Island-based creative health charity Independent Arts is inviting residents to share what's on their minds as part of a new public art installation during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. The charity, which is based on Newport High Street, is collecting...

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...

Police are appealing for witnesses following a physical altercation between the occupants of a grey Audi and a tipper lorry in Lake earlier this week. The incident occurred at around 14:45 on Tuesday (13th May) at the junction of Sandown...

Island families are being invited to enjoy a day of adventure and discovery as Isle of Wight Scouts host an open day at Corf Scout Campsite on Saturday (17th May). Running from 10:00 to 16:00, the event is free to...

More than 150 artists across the Isle of Wight are preparing to open their studio doors to the public this week (Friday) as Isle of Wight Open Studios 2025 gets underway. This popular annual event invites residents and visitors alike...

Police are investigating whether any medication has been stolen following a break-in at a pharmacy in Newport this morning (Thursday). Officers received a report at 08:18 that the glass panel on the door of Day Lewis Pharmacy on High Street...

More than 9,300 people took part in the 35th anniversary of Walk the Wight last weekend (Sunday 11th May) raising an early total of £410,000 – with more still to come. The 35th annual event saw walkers set off in...

This Father’s Day, Islander Jack Holmes will take on the Arla Great North Swim in memory of his late father - all whilst raising money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Jack, an osteopath, will swim across Lake Windermere in the...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley celebrated local hospitality week after being named a ‘business champion’ by the Labour Party for the hospitality sector. Richard proudly marked Local Hospitality Week (5th-11th May) by highlighting some of his favourite hospitality...

Last week, huge crowds gathered in London to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and amongst those participating in the day’s events was Sue Harrison, a paramedic from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. Sue , Specialist Paramedic and Trainee...