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

Southern Water has confirmed that repair work to fix a burst sewer at Appley Park in Ryde is set to begin this evening (Thursday). The utility company has said that teams are using Appley Car Park to store essential equipment...

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a collision on a main route out of Newport this afternoon (Thursday). Police were called at around 16:30 to reports of a collision on Racecourse. Multiple ambulances were dispatched...

After a series of sold-out shows and critical praise from artists and audiences alike, Strings Bar & Venue is continuing to build momentum as the Island’s premier live music destination. The rest of 2025 will see the venue host a...

An Isle of Wight charity is appealing for an experienced cat owner with a secure garden and plenty of indoor space to offer a home to Louie - a rare Savannah cat with high needs. Louie, an F2 Savannah hybrid,...

A file is being prepared for the coroner following the unexpected death of a 35-year-old man at an address in Ventnor earlier this week (Monday). At around 13:30 on 6th October, Police were contacted by the Isle of Wight Ambulance...

Adrenaline-seekers are being encouraged to sign up for an exhilarating zip wire challenge this November, all in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight. ZipFire 2025 will see participants launched 300 metres across the sky, from a height of 25 metres,...

Cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has today opened applications for its 2026 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams programme, an initiative dedicated to supporting the aspirations and talents of individuals and teams living on the Isle of Wight. Island residents have until midday...

Havenstreet & Ashey Parish Council has published the results of its 2025 Village Bus Users Survey, revealing strong support for reintroducing a public transport service to Havenstreet after a 10-year absence. The survey, carried out in August, aimed to gather...

Island Roads has met with Wroxall community representatives ahead of major carriageway reconstruction works in the village which are planned to commence in November. The highways company is planning a major scheme to improve large sections of St John’s Road,...