3 secondary schools and colleges on the Isle of Wight have been awarded a share of £10,000 from Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools initiative.  The 1st scheme, launched in 2022, supported 15 Island primary schools with cash grants for a...

Fire crews from across the Island are tackling a property fire in a converted barn in Seaview this afternoon (Friday). 5 pumping appliances from Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Cowes are in attendance at the scene on Oakhill Road, as well...

A new weekly chess club has started in Rookley. As part of 'Chess in Schools and Communities,' the sessions are to be held at Rookley Village Hall on Wednesdays between 11:15 - 14:00 (term time). The group has several chess...

An operation is underway to rescue a couple who have become stranded after being cut off by the tide between Whitecliff Bay and Forelands in Bembridge this afternoon (Friday). The couple become cut off by the tide shortly before 12:45...

The residents of Orchard House, a Barchester care home, enjoyed a delightful trip out to Arreton Barns on a beautiful, sunny day. Residents were in high spirits as they explored the various shops and stalls at Arreton Barns, taking in...

Parkhurst Forest has been identified as one of the best places to hear birdsong, according to TripAdvisor. With spring around the corner and baby bird season upon us, the team at Vine House Farm bird foods has analysed TripAdvisor review...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th March 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1606 £100.00 8034 £100.00 16254 £100.00 14814 £100.00 2926 £100.00 1095 £100.00 7120 £100.00 15175 £100.00 17258 £100.00 17468 £100.00 15804

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...

Back by popular demand, the bone-crunching superstars of LDN Wrestling are heading to Medina Theatre in April. Bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of homegrown talent and fans’ favourites, this...

This Saturday (11th March) the Island’s oldest working charity, Sight for Wight, will be teaming up with Wight Sense, the Island’s Sensory Support Service, to welcome Islanders who are visually and hearing impaired to join them at the 1st Newport...