Island Roads' fleet of gritters is gearing up to treat the Isle of Wight road network for the third day running, with the first of 2 runs scheduled for 16:00 this afternoon (Thursday). As the temperature plummets, bringing wintery showers...

Police have closed Burnt House Lane between Downend and Shide this morning (Thursday) as a result of a vehicle coming to rest precariously balanced up a bank. The Peugeot 107 has left the carriageway on a narrow section of the...

Around 100 youngsters took part in Shanklin Volunteer Youth Community Centre's Children in Need activities, with a Halloween theme, in an evening attended by local MP Joe Robertson and Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot. Volunteers donned witches outfits and decorated the...

Lidl is recalling its popular Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. It's said that the possible presence of copper makes both the crème fraiche and yoghurt varieties unsafe to eat. The products can be purchased...

Signs have been installed at the entrance to St John's Wood in Ryde this week in a bid to prevent suicide, as part of Men Only IOW's Suicide Prevention Initiative. The installation on Tuesday - International Men's Day - marked...

Bird keepers across the Isle of Wight are being asked to protect their birds following an increase in the risk of bird flu. Owners are being advised to take care to protect their birds from being exposed to any potential...

A problem with the aft engine on board Red Funnel's Red Eagle vehicle ferry has led to the cancellation of at least 4 sailings this evening (Wednesday). The cross-Solent operator has been forced to pull the 18:00 and 21:00 sailings...

The innovative Riot Act theatre-in-education performance group returned to the Isle of Wight last week to bring their unique and personal take on road safety and awareness to hundreds of local students. Over the course of the hour-long performance, pupils...

A new tree management strategy has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council — the first time the authority has taken this step. The Island is blessed with about 100,000 trees owned by the council, and hundreds of thousands...

Visit Isle of Wight is thanking the local volunteer walk leaders for the success of this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festivals, which celebrated 25 years in 2024. The events in Spring and Autumn saw over 200 walks, taking in...