BT are reporting a significant increase in accidental calls to the 999/112 service following a recent Android update that triggers an SOS when a button on the side of your phone is pressed 5 times. Calls to 999 where the...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th June 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13368 £100.00 17774 £100.00 14842 £100.00 9179 £100.00 4045 £100.00 14813 £100.00 9545 £100.00 17761 £100.00 17454 £100.00 3074 £100.00 15037

Greenmount Primary School in Ryde has been told it 'requires improvement' following a visit from Ofsted inspectors back in April. Inspectors graded the school - which is now one of the biggest Primary schools on the Island following the move...

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...

Ventnor’s traditional Anglo-Catholic Church of St. Alban, known as the late Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman’s 'favourite Island church', celebrates its centenary this month. Founded in September 1889 under the Curate-in-Charge of the Parish of Godshill Rev. Richard Ussher, the...

Pyle Street in Newport has been cordoned off by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service this morning (Thursday) because of an unknown incident, thought to be electrical related. A single pumping appliance from Newport made the short...

Entries to the Island’s gardening competition Wight in Bloom have rocketed since last year. Wight in Bloom has seen a 27% growth in entries this year as nearly 100 individuals, groups and businesses have entered their horticultural hard work across...

10-year-old Summer Kingston from East Cowes is to have her hair shaved next month in aid of The Little Princess Trust. Summer, who goes to Summerfields Primary School in Newport, is to have her hair cut off in front of...

The IW Creative Network has announced the recipients of this year’s bursary awards. Earlier this year, members of the IW Creative Network were invited to apply for a bursary award of £1,000 each to help develop their creative practice. 2...

Wightlink is gearing up for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival with music from local talent onboard its ferries and a Mermaid Gin bar at the end of Ryde Pier. Electro Love’s All-Star DJs are warming up for performances at...