Audiences can expect classic songwriting and storytelling from a truly unique voice on Monday (11th March) when Larry John McNally will be once more appearing live at Medina Bookshop in Cowes. When Medina Bookshop welcomed the American singer-songwriter to perform...

Despite it being the beginning of March, gritters will be seen across the Island tomorrow morning (Wednesday). Island Roads has confirmed that their fleet of gritters will be out and out gritting the usual routes from 04:00 as temperatures drop...

Police are appealing information following the theft of tools from a works vehicle in Newport over the weekend. Numerous tools belonging to C&J Grounds Maintenance were stolen from their Transit Van, whilst it was parked at National Tyres in Newport....

Primary school pupil Drew Newton bagged a 1st place finish at the 2024 Portsmouth Music Festival last week. Competing in the Vocal & Musical Theatre category, Drew - a student at Wroxall Primary School - came 1st in the Classical...

Red Funnel has announced that it will reinstate night-time crossings on its East Cowes-Southampton route, which were previously removed to accommodate works taking place at its East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Effective from today (Saturday), the following previously removed vehicle ferry...

More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Friday (1st March) is National Offer Day when youngsters up and down the country learn which secondary school they will attend for the 2024/25...

Elmfield resident Pippa Hayward has announced her intention to stand for election as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming by-election for Ryde Town Council.  The position of ward councillor for Ryde Appley and Elmfield was vacated earlier this year -...

Green Isle of Wight CIC has issued an open call for volunteers to join its team as Volunteer Energy Advisers. This initiative aims to empower individuals who are passionate about sustainability to play a vital role in promoting energy efficiency...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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 applications...

Thousands of people across the region are suffering because of alcohol – not because of their own drinking, but because of the problem drinking of a family member, partner, or friend - but there is help available. In these times...