Adverse weather on the Solent this morning (Saturday), has forced the suspension of Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea.  Gusty winds of more than 50mph have exceeded operational limits for the cross-Solent operator and, as a result, service is temporarily...

"We will be contesting all seats with the aim of taking control of County Hall next May" - those are the words of newly-elected Reform UK Councillor Bill Nigh following his victory in last night's (Thursday) Lake North by-election. Nigh,...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight’s Festival of Heroes have thanked Red Funnel and Enable Law for their support after raising more than £12,000 for Daisy Chains, a charity supporting children with long-term health conditions. Over 3,000 people attended the...

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes have raised over £100 for charity by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning, with family, friends and staff all coming together to support the event. The popular annual fundraiser saw residents joined by loved...

The popular Appley Day community event is set to return this Sunday (5th October), inviting locals to celebrate the green space of Appley Park in Ryde between 11:00 to 15:00. Organised by Friends of Appley and supported by Ryde Town...

The Isle of Wight Library Service’s year-long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday continues this November with a delightful event that promises to whisk attendees back to the elegance of the Regency era. On Sunday 23rd November, Lord Louis Library...

The Wight Dolphins Sub Aqua Club are calling on volunteers from across the Isle of Wight to join them for the first-ever 'Big Wight Beach Clean' - an event they hope will become a yearly fixture in the local calendar....

After 22 years as volunteer press officer, first for the independent lifeboat in Cowes and then the RNLI station once it was established, George Chastney stepped down with honours last week. George joined Cowes’ independent lifeboat, Cowes Rescue, in 2003,...

With the Labour government now 14 months into office, the Isle of Wight Labour Party has taken the opportunity to reflect on how national changes have affected the local community. An Isle of Wight Labour Party spokesperson has said: "It’s...

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...