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 large Police presence moved in on a hostel in Ryde Town Centre this morning (Thursday) amid ongoing investigations into 2 separate incidents. Numerous Police resources, including a dog unit, descended on The Foyer as part of an ongoing criminal...

Sales of Wightlink’s charity calendar have raised £460 for a maritime charity founded by one of the company’s Masters. Safer Waves provides information and support and information to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual violence or gender discrimination while working...

Local people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to book more appointments with different healthcare professionals at GP practices, meaning they can be seen quicker and cared for in the best possible way. GP practices across...

Local animal charity Friends of the Animals has been celebrating its 35th birthday this week. Since their founding in 1990, Friends of the Animals has spent several million pounds on veterinary treatment, re-homed around 10,000 animals, spayed/neutered 45,000 animals and...

The Isle of Wight Council has received vital funding to help communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion. This money will be used to recruit a Landslide and Coastal Loss Community Coordinator for 2 years. The coordinator will work on...

A crash on Military Road in foggy conditions has prompted an emergency response to Compton this afternoon (Wednesday). The crash has occurred on the A3055/Military Road between Hanover Point car park and Compton Farm. The initial 999 call was made...

The usually serene halls of Lord Louis Library are set to be filled with suspense and intrigue on Tuesday 11th March. The library will host an evening with 3 of the Isle of Wight's most captivating crime writers, promising a...

A total of 5 education unions, representing significant numbers within the Isle of Wight education sector, recently sent a joint email letter to all 8 Isle of Wight Cabinet members.  In it, they express their deep concerns over school place...

Plans to install a near 65ft 5G mast in an Isle of Wight town are being strongly opposed by numerous locals who are voicing concerns around public safety, the devaluation of property and the impact on the natural landscape. The...