Former public conveniences in Wroxall could be transformed into a 1-bedroom home, if County Hall approves recently-submitted plans. The building at Grove Road went up for auction with Clive Emson in 2023, complete with planning permission for conversion into an...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th January 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13749 £100.00 458 £100.00 17856 £100.00 14358 £100.00 13976 £100.00 14031 £100.00 222 £100.00 15028 £100.00 1072 £100.00 12351 £100.00 15527

Red Funnel has suspended both its hi-speed Red Jet and vehicle ferry services until further notice, with Hovertravel services also suspended, as stormy weather hits the Isle of Wight, at the start of what is expected to be a long...

Local residents are being encouraged to have their say on Southern Water’s proposals for a new water recycling plant at Sandown, as a public consultation begins. The Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project will provide a new, sustainable source of...

The UK has enjoyed a productive and lengthy relationship with online gambling. As the activity begins to spread to more markets across the globe, the UK remains one of the leaders in the industry and an authority on online gambling...

Wetherspoons in Newport has taken grilled items off the menu as part of a nationwide trial, which means Tuesday steak nights have been scrapped. Regulars are said to be 'upset' by the move, which is set to continue until at...

Assistant Chief Coastguard Richard Hackwell officially opened Needles Coastguard Rescue Team's new station at Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater on Saturday night. The occasion was well attended by current and former team members, family, friends and colleagues from HM Coastguard and...

Hovertravel has suspended its cross-Solent service this lunchtime (Thursday) as adverse weather moves in, with both Wightlink and Red Funnel warning of the potential for disruption over the coming days too. With winds picking up and driving rain sweeping across...

Sainsbury's in Newport will close its in-store café shortly as the supermarket giant looks to make massive cuts, in direct response to Labour's forthcoming Budget. The chain is set to fork out an additional £140million as a result of Budget...

Fire crews have responded to a small electrical fire at Quarr Abbey on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Thursday). It was just before 10:30 that 4 appliances from Ryde, Newport and Sandown were mobilised to reports of smoke coming...