A large Police presence - including numerous armed officers -  descended on Lake earlier this morning (Tuesday) following reports of a man with weapons on a residential street. Police were first called at 08:13 to a report of an incident...

The Diocese of Portsmouth has referred the Isle of Wight Council to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) over the process it followed when selecting which schools it might close. Lawyers wrote to the council’s legal team on Friday...

A sign warning motorists of crossing peacocks has been erected outside an Isle of Wight pub. Hare and Hounds - located on Downend Road - took to their Facebook page over the weekend to show off the new sign which...

Staff and residents at Orchard House embraced the joy and creativity of Spirit Week, a celebration filled with themed activities and events designed to spread happiness and community spirit. From wearing green for luck on Monday to rainbow-colored outfits on...

Emily Brothers - who stood in the 2024 General Election as a prospective candidate for the Isle of Wight East - has been confirmed as the Labour Party’s candidate in the forthcoming Lake North by-election. Brothers - born in Liverpool...

The Isle of Wight is gearing up for a full day of Mod, Ska, and Punk as March of the Mods returns for its 10th anniversary on Saturday 29th March 2025. This popular charity event, which has raised over £1million...

Isle of Wight woman Emily Pedreschi has big plans for East Cowes' The Galley when she takes over next month. New owner Emily is set to take over the reins from the current owners on Wednesday 2nd April, swapping a...

A team of entrepreneurial students from the Isle of Wight College have launched Paws of Wisdom, a brand dedicated to supplying intelligent dog toys across the Island. Competing as part of the Young Enterprise initiative, the team is up against...

The Star Coffee & Ale House on High Street in Ryde has once again made the quarter-finals of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Licensee of the Year Award for 2025. The premises - which has been open in its...

Sandown's The Caulkheads is to change hands later this month, it has been announced. As of 31st March, the establishment - on Avenue Road - will no longer be associated with or connected to Brading's The Bugle Inn. Taking to...