The Isle of Wight Ladies’ Golf Association commenced their new golfing season at Cowes Golf Club on Monday (17th March) with the President’s Frolic. Association President, Maggie Ankers hosted the event which included the starting of a Bowmaker competition consisting...

A day long festival of folk & blues returns to the grounds of Shorwell's Wolverton Manor this May. From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage & young adult Cancer care plus local...

Tesco petrol station in Ryde is closed this morning (Friday), but the reason for the closure is currently unknown. In the last week or so, several pumps - both diesel and petrol - have been out of order, with motorists...

Island Property Network is helping those with an interest in property on the Isle of Wight turn knowledge into action - completely free of charge! Many people assume you need large amounts of money to get started in property –...

Little Acres Childcare Centre recently celebrated the national Beep Beep Day, a day specifically designed to highlight the importance of road safety. Teaching children the importance of stop, look and listen, as well as the message of always being careful...

Works between the Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water to implement a roadside Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) outside County Hall - at a cost of around £233,000 - are now complete. This project follows the council and Southern Water...

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 cohort of 6 Ryde Harriers travelled to compete in the popular Fleet Half Marathon which was acting as a selection race to compete for England in the International Master’s Half staged in Swansea on June 8th. Selection is based...

Care In The Garden’s much-anticipated Plug Plant Weekend is back later this week. Taking place on Saturday, 22nd March, from 09:00 to 16:00, and Sunday, 23rd March, from 10:00 to 16:00, this is your chance to stock up on top-quality...

National supermarket chain Iceland has issued a recall on its vegetable lasagne amid fears that the Italian dish may contain pieces of plastic. The recall was issued on Wednesday 19th March as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the...