The Heron Smoke House - located at the recently re-opened Robin Hill - will officially open to the public today (Saturday). Alex Kimber, Chef and Restaurateur of Heron Food IOW, has been on the Isle of Wight for the last...

The Social Worker of the Year Awards is on the lookout for outstanding social workers on the Isle of Wight who have gone the extra mile to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals in their local community....

The village of Godshill is set to come alive later this month (Saturday 31st May) as families gather for PlayFest - a brand-new event celebrating Godshill Play Park. Although the park quietly opened to the public in November 2024, plans...

The Age UK shop in Ryde is calling on the local community to sign up as a volunteer to help raise much-needed funds to support the Charity’s work with older people. The appeal comes as part of Volunteer’s Week 2025...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 581 £100.00 1736 £100.00 9506 £100.00 5128 £100.00 18249 £100.00 16493 £100.00 17274 £100.00 14905 £100.00 13494 £100.00 178 £100.00 17478

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...

A major decision on the future of the Island’s development strategy will be made at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting next week (Wednesday 28th May). At the heart of the meeting will be the future of the Island Planning Strategy...

It’s official, the world-famous Red Arrows will once again grace the skies above Ryde for this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day, set to take place on Sunday 29th June. After months of tireless effort, negotiations, and generous fundraising,...

Knitters across the Isle of Wight are being urged to pick up their needles and get stitching for the final month of the innocent Big Knit campaign, which raises vital funds for older people in the community. Age UK Isle...

A cohort of 6 Ryde Harriers made the journey to Netley near Southampton for the latest fixture in the Hampshire Road Running League, with Chris Newnham securing a dominant overall win in a field of nearly 700 athletes. The 10km...