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

Islander Jamie Hindson has donated to 2 local charities this month - Ability Dogs 4 Young People and Isle of Wight Cats Protection - as part of his ongoing monthly giving initiative.

A review by police leaders is expected to call for non-crime hate incidents to be replaced with a new common sense system, a decision that is backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.

Cowes-based Joe Ramskill is not only a full-time Service Technician at SeaSafe Systems - he’s also a dedicated martial artist who has earned national recognition in the sport of Taekwondo.

As the Isle of Wight counts down to 2026, Red Funnel is celebrating the exceptional achievements of local talents supported through its Proud to Support initiative.

Over 30 Shanklin Rowing Club members attended a recent celebration event, marking the club's first year as a GB Sculling Academy, with the standout highlight of Bass Andre being crowned European Offshore Champion.

Crafty youngsters have won prizes after designing eye-catching reflective school bags in a creative initiative from the Isle of Wight Council that promotes road safety within primary schools.

13 dancers from Creationz Dance Academy took to the stage at the famous Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End last week (21st December).

Orchard House Care Home in Newport recently welcomed 3 representatives from the Royal Marines Association, who visited to present a special Christmas gift to resident and veteran Andy.

A total of £4,500 was raised for Mountbatten and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group 👏