The Government has launched England’s first-ever national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code this week. The code offers friendly advice and guidance to help people visit the coast responsibly. Home to around 95% of Europe’s grey seal population and around 25%...

Residents of Orchard House Care Home in Newport have enjoyed a variety of engaging activities in recent weeks, including trips to the seaside, cocktail afternoons and pet visits. 18th May 2023 In another exciting event, the residents of Orchard House...

A van has wiped out a lamp post and crashed into a wall in Ryde this morning (Friday) as a result of a suspected handbrake failure. The incident occurred on Upton Road near the junction with Pitt Street at around...

Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove has said that the tourism industry is 'key the Island's development' and that cross-Solent travel needs to be 'economically viable' following a visit to the Isle of Wight this week. Gathering at...

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...

Secondary students from the Isle of Wight recently took part in an IET Faraday Challenge Day (FCD) hosted by Christ the King College. Students became real-life engineers for a day by researching, designing and building solutions to real engineering problems...

Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund.  The local bus operator’s good causes initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local groups with funding, marketing help,...

Thousands of children and young people across the Island have enjoyed fun activities including sailing, horse-riding and skateboarding, thanks to the Isle of Wight Council's holiday activities and food programme (HAF). Published today (Thursday), the HAF Annual Report reflects on...

If you are aged 50 and over the Isle of Wight Council would like to hear your views about extra care housing as the authority reviews its Independent Living Strategy. Extra care housing is typically defined as accommodation that is...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely highlighted the importance of the Island’s natural heritage and called for Island-wide environmental protections during a recent Parliamentary debate on Public Access to Nature. He pointed out during the debate, which was held last...