After weeks of warm weather, dry ground and the recent hosepipe ban, Green Party Councillor Claire Critchison is proposing to bar disposable barbeques on Isle of Wight Council land, parks and public areas, including beaches.  This week, the Isle of...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11079 £100.00 17758 £100.00 5553 £100.00 12450 £100.00 3308 £100.00 18380 £100.00 17660 £100.00 10406 £100.00 16 £100.00 6045 £100.00 9294

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...

Island Roads is reminding residents of major improvement work the Cement Mills Viaduct, a vital section of the Cowes to Newport cycle track. Under the work, Island Roads will replace nearly 100 panels of the viaduct’s deck. These panels are...

Newport Carnival will return to the streets of the Isle of Wight's County town this Saturday, with organisers saying this year could be the best yet. Crowds can look forward to an appearance by The Bournemouth Carnival Band, famously known...

A crash involving 3 vehicles is causing significant disruption on the main road into East Cowes this afternoon (Thursday). The collision on Whippingham Road has seen a Skoda and Mazda collide with another opposite the junction with Folly Lane. The...

Island businesses have proved themselves ‘sheets ahead’ when it comes to supporting a bowel awareness campaign/toilet roll appeal. The Your Loo Could Save You campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and get Islanders taking the poo test when...

Young people on the Isle of Wight will have the opportunity to take part in a transformative programme designed to build confidence, independence, and community connection. ‘You Matter’ is a 14-week accredited life skills programme for 16–35 year-olds, run by...

To celebrate and support World Breastfeeding Week (1st - 7th August), the Isle of Wight Council, the Breastfeeding Network, Health Visiting and Maternity Services are inviting families to a special 'Picnic in the Park' next week. The event will take...

Police have launched an investigation after a dog killed 2 cats in a garden in Sandown last night (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 22:54 on 30th July with reports that a dog had attacked 2...