An application has been submitted to demolish the public toilets at Yaverland Car Park. Plans launched at the end of July show that works to replace the existing facilities - first touted at the beginning of 2024 - are moving...

After last year's cancellations, Shanklin Carnival makes its return tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Shanklin Carnival was forced to cancel both their main and illuminated processions last year due to poor weather. It is estimated that this cost the committee around £6,000....

Champagne corks are popping at Wootton's Bayliss & Booth following a trio of successful award recognitions. The year kicked off in March with the store being 1 of 3 finalists in the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards...

Firefighters rushed to HMP Isle of Wight this morning (Tuesday) following reports of a fire in a cell Crews were called to HMP Isle of Wight at around 11:10, following reports of a fire in a cell. Firefighters worked quickly...

A fire at Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel last night (Monday) was started deliberately Police have said. Crews from Cowes, Newport, Ventnor and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Ryde were called to the scene shortly after 19:00, with officers from Hampshire...

A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an exposure incident in The Bay yesterday (Monday 5th August). Police were deployed following reports of a male exposing himself on Sandown Beach. Using their E-bikes, Police were quickly on scene and arrested...

(L-R) Emily and her brother Aidan Island girl Emily Radford is to take to the skies today (Tuesday) and complete a skydive for a charity close to her heart. The Islander - who currently holds the title International Junior Miss...

Maternity services across Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP) are celebrating after being awarded Stage 2 accreditation from UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative. The accreditation shows how hard the teams have worked in caring for mothers, families, and parents,...

Plans for a brand-new film studio here on the Island are gathering pace again, some 16 months after they were originally touted. It was in November 2022 that plans were first unveiled to build a new television and film studio...

Islanders are being encouraged to join the conversation on school place planning on the Isle of Wight. In the Island's first mainstream school place planning strategy published last month, the Isle of Wight Council highlighted the huge challenge facing schools...