Participants of the Isle of Wight birth cohort research study are invited to come forward for their next follow-up. Participants who attend their follow-up before 31st May 2025, will be entered in to a draw to win a cash prize...

Both of the Isle of Wight's WH Smith stores will soon be known as TGJones following the news that the retailing giant is to be sold to Modella Capital. The £76million sale was announced in the early hours of this...

It has been confirmed that 3 Isle of Wight Council by-elections will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 in the wards of Central Rural, Freshwater South and Lake North. Nominations to stand in the 3 electoral divisions close at...

Cowes-based UKSA has announced that Red Squirrel Property Ltd has become the charity's official Sun Safety Sponsor for the next 3 years. Understanding the importance of protecting young people from the sun, their generous support will ensure that all students...

Cowes Men’s Shed has recently crafted a new community notice board to support Grow Gurnard – a community farm near Gurnard meadow, aimed at bringing people together, growing fresh food, and making a positive impact on the environment.   Shed...

Local charity Friends of the Animals (FOTA) were called to the plight of lone duckling left without their mum and siblings yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Somehow, the duckling had become stranded from their family and was seen going up and down...

After successfully lobbying for a new community banking hub, Richard Quigley MP is pleased to update that a new temporary hub will be arriving in East Cowes in April 2025. Cash Access UK - a company funded by the UK’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...

A Mountbatten nurse providing end-of-life care was slapped with a parking ticket by a pair of traffic wardens patrolling the sleepy residential estate of Binstead - but the Council says the rules are the rules. A pair of Civil Enforcement...

A new Weeping Beech tree has today (Thursday) been planted in Newport’s Church Litten Park. The new Weeping Beech is approximately 4m in height with a trunk girth of approximately 21cm and will be protected with a sturdy tree enclosure...