A baby dolphin was found washed ashore on the beach at Lake this morning (Friday). HM Coastguard was alerted to the discovery near Littlestairs - between Sandown and Shanklin - at around 10:30. Coastguard Rescue Officers from Bembridge were mobilised...

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival returns from Thursday 5th December to Sunday 8th December 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration of festive fun and community spirit. Featuring over 150 gorgeously decorated Christmas trees across 9 picturesque venues in and around Brighstone,...

5 pickleball players from the Isle of Wight travelled up to Bolton Sports Arena last weekend to take part in the English Pickleball National Championships. Sarah Howell from Yarmouth and Andy Hill from Poole won gold in the over 50s...

NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the Isle of Wight office recently nominated local charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight to receive a donation of more than £6,500 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92million ‘Agency Giving Fund’. The rural insurer launched...

Veterans crossing the Solent as foot passengers to join Remembrance ceremonies will be able to travel for free with Wightlink. This will apply to journeys on 9th/10th/11th November from Wightlink’s ports in Fishbourne and Yarmouth and from Ryde Pier Head....

The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust’s 'The Big Christmas One' auction is returning bigger and better than ever, helping to support the charity's crucial conservation efforts locally. As one of the UK's most iconic and beloved woodland creatures, the...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has taken the Government to task in the House of Commons for increasing pressure on health and social care providers. He said that the Budget has increased cost pressures on providers of...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (8th November 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15915 £100.00 14445 £100.00 16947 £100.00 9513 £100.00 9762 £100.00 4744 £100.00 9466 £100.00 2392 £100.00 14716 £100.00 8543 £100.00 10743

The way Islanders can view storm overflow activity around the Isle of Wight coast and beyond is changing, thanks to a major upgrade. From next Wednesday (13th November), Southern Water's existing Beachbuoy online tool will be replaced by the new...

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...