Tributes are being paid to Ian Cooke, a well-known figure originally from Ryde, who passed away earlier this week. Ian, who was born and educated in Ryde, was found in his South London flat on Thursday morning. Police were alerted...

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that its Endoscopy Unit has been awarded full accreditation from the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG), a nationally recognised mark of excellence for endoscopy services across the UK. JAG accreditation is...

Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single alongside an accompanying music video. Running Around is available to stream now and is described by the band as their ‘hookiest’ track yet. Written by the group, the song...

A medical emergency on board the Wight Sky has caused delays of up to 45 minutes on Wightlink’s Yarmouth to Lymington route this afternoon (Friday). Passengers travelling with Wightlink are being advised to check in as usual for their booked...

Families across the Isle of Wight are in for a treat this October half term, with a host of hands-on history and creative activities on offer at 2 of the Island’s much-loved museums. Organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s...

South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, presented by HM Lord-Lieutenant Susie Sheldon during a special event on last month (Thursday 25th September). More than 50 people gathered to witness the...

Twenty-eight pairs took part in the final competition of the IWLGA golfing calendar.  Ryde Golf Club was the venue for the 13-hole Stableford which was played ahead of the Associations Annual General Meeting on Monday 6th October Last year’s winners...

No injuries have been reported following a 3-car collision on a main road in Cowes this morning (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 08:37 with reports of a collision on Newport Road in Cowes involving 3...

Five Isle of Wight schools have been selected for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme (SRP), which will bring major investment to the Island’s education infrastructure. St George's Special School, The Bay CE School (secondary site), Nine Acres Primary School,...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th October 2025) is… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13930 £100.00 3898 £100.00 975 £100.00 8577 £100.00 13199 £100.00 14726 £100.00 17985 £100.00 17400 £100.00 15892 £100.00 13189 £100.00 11260