A hard-hitting video that shows the terrifying speed at which a fire can get out of control is being used to help cut arson attacks. The live fire demonstration – filmed under the supervision of Hampshire and Isle of Wight...

Islanders are being invited to give their views on how the Isle of Wight Council should spend its money next year. The annual budget consultation is now underway — seeking feedback from all residents about the priorities they want to...

Bob Seely MP and the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Lora Peacey-Wilcox, have called on Police chiefs to take positive action to address dangerous driving across the Island, which includes the reinstatement of a dedicated Roads Policing Unit....

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (17th December 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9699 £100.00 12793 £100.00 5642 £100.00 3581 £100.00 11182 £100.00 5836 £100.00 15849 £100.00 9692 £100.00 8325 £100.00 5067 £100.00 1704

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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...

Red Funnel has confirmed a number of cancellations on it's hi-speed Red Jet service tomorrow morning (Friday). A fuel pressure issue on Red Jet 7 means that a commuters face disruption at the end of the working week, from both...

Ground survey work to pave the way for the ongoing project to rebuild Belgrave Road and its retaining walls in Ventnor has achieved national recognition. The work by a project team of the Isle of Wight Council, Island Roads and consultants...

The first case of Omicron on the Island has been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency. The COVID-19 variant is sweeping the country with some element of panic caused by the national media's coverage of the situation. Latest data...

Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club celebrated another successful season at a special awards presentation evening at their clubhouse on Saturday (11th December). Club Captain Graham Reeve welcomed around 40 members and guests and thanked them for attending, as well as for...

Sandown-based The Wildheart Trust has announced the launch of a national campaign that aims to ban a type of cat breeding that causes untold harm and long-term damage to feline species.  The ‘SERVIVAL’ campaign seeks to make the UK one...