Gaming in the UK has increased in recent years, and adult gaming is one of the aspects of the gaming ecosystem that has seen an increase in participation. Between 2022 to 2024, adult gaming centres have increased by 7%, going...

Cowes' much-loved library is set to reopen its doors on Monday (2nd June), following a period of building works. Thanks to a successful bid to Arts Council England’s Libraries Improvement Fund, Cowes Library has undergone essential repairs and upgrades to...

Brave Island has announced 2 new free courses as part of a new multi-year project taking place in The Bay area, supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. The Circus Skills course will be led by Isle of Wight based circus...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (30th May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15085 £100.00 15791 £100.00 15554 £100.00 16922 £100.00 8917 £100.00 18099 £100.00 4869 £100.00 9175 £100.00 13737 £100.00 4927 £100.00 11772

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Horse racing has been woven into the fabric of British sporting life for centuries. Yet while major locations like Cheltenham, Ascot and Aintree dominate the calendar with their fixtures and spark renewed interest in everything from form guides to free...

In 2025, the payments optimisation has shifted from important to mission-critical. For business owners today, fast, safe, and intelligent payments become a necessity directly influencing their growth and business efficiency. Whether you're running a global enterprise or scaling a startup,...

Ambulance staff on the Isle of Wight have raised concerns about the use of Fiat Ducato vehicles, prompting the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to confirm it will be ordering 5 new Ford Transit ambulances - and its first-ever electric...

A routine trip to the opticians led to life-saving cancer treatment for a 56-year-old chef from the Isle of Wight after an eye test revealed unexpected signs of high cholesterol. Kevin Seal, who works at The Pointer Inn in Newchurch,...

A former Thai restaurant in Shanklin, which shut down after a dismal food hygiene rating, could be transformed into a ‘much-needed’ 3-bedroom apartment. Nick Spyker - the owner of many businesses in The Bay area - has submitted a planning...