Natural Enterprise, the organisers of the Isle of Wight Farming Conference, has announced a donation of £798 to the Rural Careers Fund, following the highly successful Isle of Wight Farming Conference held on 27th February 2025. The Rural Careers Fund...

Cowes is all set to welcome veterans and members of the public as the Town Council hosts a special event to celebrate 80 years since World War II officially ended in Europe (VE Day). The VE Day 80 celebrations, on...

Reform have won another Isle of Wight Council seat following Caroline Gladwin's victory in the Central Rural by-election today (Friday). Caroline claimed a landslide victory ahead of Simon Richard (Conservative) and Green Party's Julia Laursen, who finished 3rd with 219...

Reform UK's David Maclean has won the Lake North by-election, securing the party's first-ever Isle of Wight Council seat. David saw off 5 other candidates to take the historic win, securing a total of 291 votes. Conservative Adrian Whittaker finished...

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...

No Mow May, Plantlife’s annual campaign, is back, urging everyone to pack away their lawnmowers, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature thrive. Whether you’re in a town, or the countryside, it’s easy to take part. No lawn is too...

The Great Isle of Wight Dog Walk has been hailed a howling success by organisers, participants and supporters alike. The charity event - held on Sunday 27th April -  saw the RSPCA Isle of Wight partner with the Isle of...

The Spring term witnessed the 4th iteration of the annual secondary basketball tournaments organised by Michael Peake of Carisbrooke College and hosted by Cowes Enterprise College. It’s been another successful year, with over 230 young players participating. All 9 Island...

NAUT Cycling Club & Race Team’s Casey Byrne and Rollo Dixon took on the Velo Club Venta Road Race on Sunday (27th April), racing on the fast and hilly Crawley circuit near Winchester. A solo rider broke away early and...

The Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, held at the Charity’s Training Centre on Sunday (27th April), was a huge success, with supporters turning out in force to enjoy an afternoon of fun. Visitors and their 4-legged friends...