Coastguards were called to Ryde this morning (Monday) following reports that a dog was caught below the town's historic pier. Rescue Teams from Bembridge and Ventnor were called out at around 10:00 to reports that the dog was caught underneath...

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following reports of a collision near Newport late last night (Sunday). Police were called at 23:55pm to Yarmouth Road, to a report that a Black Peugeot 308 had careered into a hedge on the...

Laurie McVay and his band The High Rollers will be gigging at Sandown Airport on Sunday 24th July. All are welcome to the Rocket Garden at Sandown Airport for some blues tunes, which will be held between 13:00-15:00. Pets are...

South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) has announced a Garden Open Day, which is taking place on 24th July. The owners of 2 properties in Freshwater Bay and Brighstone have generously volunteered to allow the public to view their flourishing grounds...

Medina College’s Year 11 students enjoyed their leaver's prom that took place at Cowes Yacht Haven last week (7th July). The evening began with the students arriving in style, with 1 group taking full advantage of the location arriving at...

Dimbola’s newly appointed Vice President, Julia Cameron, got into the role of promoting the museum and galleries whilst she was at the Isle of Wight Festival in June. Together with our Patron, Trustee and Festival curator, John Giddings, she visited...

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...

Scouts, one of the largest youth organisations on the Isle of Wight, have appointed a new County Youth Commissioner and 2 deputies.  Following an open competition and interview Becca Steen from 7th Newport Scout Group has been appointed County Youth...

Youth-focused organisations working in communities within 3 miles of Sovereign Housing Association homes are being invited to get involved with the Sovereign #iwill Fund. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects that focus on youth social action to...

An Isle of Wight primary school has teamed up with cross-Solent ferry operator Wightlink to provide a new facility to help people through the cost-of-living crisis. Using a £1,000 grant from the ferry company’s Green Fund for Schools, Dover Park...