Service on the Cowes Floating Bridge has been suspended this afternoon (Friday). A statement on the Isle of Wight Council Facebook page has stated that a generator issue is to blame. As a result, a launch service - for foot...

A host of Wightlink vehicle ferry sailings between Fishbourne and Portsmouth have been cancelled this afternoon (Friday). The 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00 from Fishbourne and the 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 from Portsmouth have all been pulled. It is...

Residents of Orchard House Care Home recently enjoyed a delightful Cheese & Prosecco Afternoon, sharing laughter and joy with friends and family. The event offered a perfect blend of culinary indulgence and quality time, with a selection of fine cheeses...

Police are investigating after a brick was put through the window of a pharmacy in Sandown in the early hours of this morning (Friday). Jhoots Pharmacy - next to Sandown Medical Centre - was targeted at around 05:00. It is...

Students from 3 local primary schools helped Gift to Nature plant a new community orchard at Pan Country Park in Newport yesterday morning (Thursday). Gathering at the green space on Bluebell Meadows were students from Barton, Nine Acres and Summerfields...

Local weather forecaster IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain this weekend. It is predicted that between 12:00 on Sunday (26th January) and 11:00 on Monday (27th January), several spells of heavy...

Island woman Alanna Norman has launched Hearts from a Hanger - a not-for-profit clothing bank - that looks to help those in need. Hearts from a Hanger takes in old/unwanted clothes that you no longer wear and gives them to...

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...

Care home residents at Ryde's Hazel Lodge were treated to a 'hee-haw-larious'' time when a duo of friendly donkeys from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary came for a visit last week. Hazel Lodge is a nursing home in Ryde...

Wight Eagles made it into the next round of the Hampshire Cup with a comprehensive away win at City Ladies in Portsmouth over the weekend. The Eagles started quite flat for the first 20 minutes and struggled to keep possession...