Cargo fell overboard from 2 separate vessels off the coast of the Isle of Wight within the space of an hour late last night (Thursday).

Isle of Wight Pearl has announced the appointment of Mark Wyatt as its new Head Chef at the recently revamped, Pearl Café.

1 of just 2 roads in and out of Bembridge is to close for 3 weeks from Monday (12th January) to allow previously postponed Southern Water works to take place.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 12062 £100.00 3149 £100.00 14181 £100.00 14820 £100.00 5735 £100.00 2692 £100.00 13400 £100.00 18439 £100.00 7182 £100.00 6088

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

Students across the Isle of Wight are celebrating success today (Thursday) as the Isle of Wight College releases GCSE resit results in English and Maths, marking a major milestone for those determined to improve their qualifications.

BREAKING: Drivers are facing delays in Lake this afternoon (Thursday) following a collision on a main road in Lake.

The New Year brings a new cause for Red Funnel, as Newport-based Friends of the Animals has been crowned the ferry operator’s Charity of the Year 2026.

A special nightlife event aimed at raising awareness and support around mental health is set to take place in Newport later this month, with a silent disco, DJs and community connection at its heart.

A flood alert has been issued for the coast around the Isle of Wight, with the Environment Agency warning that high tides in the early hours of tomorrow (Friday) could lead to minor flooding in some coastal areas.