Yarmouth Bridge is due to reopen to road traffic this afternoon (Friday) following work by Island Roads to install a new deck. A number of supporting timber beams have also been replaced, a new waterproofing system installed and the footways...

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...

2 big birthdays were celebrated at Ventnor's Byrnhill Grove Care Home recently. Residents Ivy and Yvonne enjoyed triple-figure birthday celebrations at the Park Avenue establishment. Yvonne celebrated her 103rd birthday last week (9th November), enjoying a party with her friends...

A 50-year-old man Seaview was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after he was stopped by Police in Newchurch on Tuesday evening. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to Watery Lane in the village at around...

After fierce competition, East Cowes Town Council has awarded the contract for the rebuild of the town's skatepark to Betongpark Ltd. It was back in October that East cowes Town Council (ETC) secured the public funding for the major project...

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support all those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, and ensuring they are treated fairly. Hampshire and the Isle of...

Islanders gathered at the Ryde Memorial on Lind Street on Sunday (10th November) to remember the fallen from both World Wars and other conflicts.  On this special day, the Isle of Wight and the rest of the country commemorates the...

Awards have been given out to police officers, police staff and members of the public for going above and beyond to protect Isle of Wight communities at a ceremony in Newport. The Isle of Wight Area Commander’s Awards was hosted...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust recently hosted an online Women’s Health event for over 900 attendees across 2 days, inviting health experts and community organisations to give talks on relevant health issues. Held 2 days before...

Snows Motor Group has chosen Wessex Cancer Support as its Charity of the Year for 2025. Employees at Snow’s Newport branch will support the charity with a range of fundraising and awareness activities throughout the forthcoming year. To kick off...