Isle of Wight families can start thinking about planning holidays for next year as the proposed school term dates for the 2026/27 academic year have been revealed. It is proposed that children will head back to school on Wednesday 2nd...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th March 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3831 £100.00 12532 £100.00 17935 £100.00 1994 £100.00 18035 £100.00 11260 £100.00 9906 £100.00 14385 £100.00 12575 £100.00 15085 £100.00 10184

The 2025 Cheltenham Festival, igniting from March 11-14, promises a Friday finale to etch in memory, and the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 13:20 on March 14 is shaping up as a generational clash that could define the week. Nicky Henderson’s...

The Police and Crime Commissioner is working with the Isle of Wight Council's Children's Services team amid growing concerns about home-schooled children at risk of falling into criminality, radicalisation or exploitation. Concerns are mounting over some children who are registered...

A main road in and out of Sandown will be closed overnight for a period of around 2 weeks to allow further works to be carried out to a railway bridge. Avenue Road will be closed between Perowne Way and...

Just a year after a dramatic weight loss, Islander Ray Richardson is taking part in a 10-mile charity run in memory of his friend. Ray, 35, went from 26 to 13 stone in just 11 months by changing his diet...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet will not vote on whether to proceed with the closure of 5 local primary schools as expected tonight (Thursday), with the decision to be deferred by 'at least 2 weeks'. Local families, school staff...

Although Isle of Wight Council elections have been postponed until 2026, voters will get a chance to head to the polls this May as the Town, Parish & Community Council elections will go ahead as planned on Thursday 1st May...

The Adelaide, a reablement care home in Ryde, is set to undergo a major, 12-month transformation thanks to a £1.1million investment by the Isle of Wight Council. This much-needed upgrade aims to enhance the facility, which has been providing crucial...

Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service is once again suspended until further notice owing to the foggy conditions on the Solent. Every day this week early morning sailings have been hit by cancellations due to low visibility on the Solent. Restrictions...