There is still time to take part in the latest customer survey Island Roads is undertaking to gather residents’ views on the services it provides. Island Roads is seeking feedback on all its services but is particularly keen to hear...

Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will...

Monkey Haven's Javan Iangur Treacle - who recently celebrated her 28th birthday - has been confirmed as the oldest monkey of her kind in the world. Treacle has been living at the Newport-based haven since December 2012. Javan Iangur's are...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has announced that its popular Fireworks with Mountbatten event is to take place on Saturday 9th November but at a new location - Robin Hill.  Tickets for the usually well-attended event - which was most recently...

Houses, blocks of flats and commercial properties on the Island are to be auctioned next month in the next Clive Emson auction. They are among 170 lots listed across southern England, Yorkshire and Scotland by Clive Emson Auctioneers. The auction,...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting a girl aged between 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity after Police descended on a property in Sandown over the weekend (Sunday). Hampshire & Isle of...

Solent Grange Nursing Home in Wootton is proud to announce its outstanding achievement in being awarded the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Care Homes Accreditation Quality Hallmark Award. Members of the Solent Grange team were presented with the award at the...

Two dedicated groups of runners on the Isle of Wight have successfully completed the 2024 Isle of Wight Marathon, raising funds for the invaluable services provided by the Isle of Wight Youth Trust. As well as traditional counselling, the trust...

The Isle of Wight Council is on track to submit the Island Planning Strategy (IPS) to government at the end of the month. This would be a significant step in the plan-making process and would pass the IPS over to...

Work to improve 2 busy sections of road in Cowes and Ryde will begin later this month. The work at Place Road in Cowes and Appley Road in Ryde will involve deep excavations that will address issues that have cause...