Generous locals have helped steer Friends of the Animals towards more vital support after Wight Wheels’ Classic Car and Bike Show raised £1,000. Supporters turned out to admire classic cars and bikes, shine up their own vehicles and donate generously...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home were treated to a refreshing surprise earlier this week as the care team organised a fun-filled ice cream afternoon to celebrate the glorious weather and coastal breeze on the Isle of Wight. Earlier in...

A new ‘Women Only’ space is launching in Ryde this month, offering a calm, welcoming environment for women aged 18 and over across the Isle of Wight. The initiative, created by Rodger & Steve’s Place, will provide a safe space...

The Isle of Wight College hosted its Annual Student Awards Ceremony last week (Friday 4th July), celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students and their strong connection to the community. The event, held at the Riverside Centre in Newport, recognised...

Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that 3 new Best Start Family Hubs will open on the Island - located in Newport, Ryde, and Sandown. These hubs will build on the proud legacy...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 4214 £100.00 10140 £100.00 7744 £100.00 12351 £100.00 11342 £100.00 14758 £100.00 958 £100.00 18204 £100.00 15934 £100.00 16294 £100.00 14941

Efforts to replace Shorwell’s White Lady Bridge have stalled, with parish councillors now offering to provide their own structural engineer amid frustrations over the Isle of Wight Council’s inaction. The matter was discussed at the most recent Shorwell Parish Council...

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...

The Isle of Wight Badminton Team will be travelling to Orkney hoping for their first Island Games medal since the home games of 2011. Team IOW consists of; Mathew Honnor, Jacob Honnor, Tom Philips and Sam Gray (Men) and Anna...

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man who was allegedly touching himself whilst sitting in his van in East Cowes earlier this afternoon (Thursday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 14:33 with reports of a man...