Several cannabis items were seized following a raid at a shop in Newport earlier this week (Tuesday). At around 14:00 on 14th October Police attended the 'Private Shop' on Pyle Street, Newport, following reports of potential drugs offences. Plain clothed...

Island Roads will be carrying out highway improvement work on Sandown Road at Lake next month. Sections of the highway between Cemetery Road and Newport Road will be improved in a project scheduled to start on Monday 3rd November and...

A casualty found on a remote coastal path in Yaverland was airlifted to a mainland hospital earlier this afternoon (Thursday). HM Coastguard dispatched several resources from Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams following a report of a concern for welfare...

The Isle of Wight County Records Office will be closed for essential maintenance works from Monday (20th October) until late November. Whilst the building is closed there will be a limited enquiry service available, however this will fully resume once...

The annual Isle of Wight Book Awards opened the 2025 Isle of Wight Literary Festival last Tuesday (7th October) with a prize-giving lunch at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, celebrating books published in 2024 that are set on or...

The third edition of the Solent Super Series got underway this past weekend with racing off the coast of Cowes, where 9 teams competed in the opening round of the 4-part event. Now in its third year, the short-handed yacht...

A retired Isle of Wight teacher is preparing to take on one of Britain’s toughest mountain challenges this October half-term to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. David Moorse, who is in his mid-sixties, will attempt the gruelling Cuillin Round...

Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is partnering with fire stations across the Isle of Wight to teach over 900 students how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator as part of Restart a Heart Day 2025 today (Thursday). The training...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) have launched a public consultation to find out what local people would like to see in the future of the County town -  and they would love to hear from residents of all ages....

Will Doyle has been named the new principal of Lift Ryde, following several years of senior leadership at the school and a recent spell as head of school. Mr Doyle brings a wealth of experience to the role, having joined...