With soaring temperatures across the Island, residents are being asked to spare a thought for the hard-working waste collectors.  A Level 4 heat warning has been issued by IW Met Service as temperatures are predicted to hit 30c over the...

The adder is quite common here on the Isle of Wight and is often encountered by walkers (or their dogs) whilst out in the sun on the downs or on the Island's many cliffs, but what is the best thing...

To celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology, Newport Roman Villa will be hosting a free archaeology day, where people can bring their archaeological finds to be appraised, on Saturday 16th July. This includes free admission to Newport Roman Villa for...

A van parked in front of Bembridge Coastguard Station meant that its Coastguard Rescue Team had a delayed response to a 999 call yesterday afternoon (Monday). On what has been a very hot last few days, Coastguard crews across the...

Sovereign Housing Association has put over £3,000 towards funding free places at Island Riding Centre’s Stable Minds holiday programme. The programme will teach young people stable management, how to ride and look after a horse and give them the chance...

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after they were struck by a van in a hit and run in Newport this morning (Tuesday). Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were called to the scene at Manor Crescent...

Convenience store shoppers and local good causes on the Isle of Wight are benefitting from discounted food and surplus products as the co-operative unveils a new programme to keep as many products as possible in the human food chain. Southern...

Islanders are being thanked for supporting the new household battery collection service after 1.9 tonnes of batteries have been collected from Island residents. The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with its waste service provider Amey, launched the scheme on...

Island MP Bob Seely has condemned planned strikes on Red Funnel ferries and called for government action to stop passengers from falling foul of industrial action on cross-Solent services. Branding the effects of strike action by Unite members as ‘unacceptable’...

Artificial grass is very often a top choice for homeowners. There are many benefits to choosing an artificial lawn, including easy maintenance and the guaranteed beauty of your garden for years to come. But is it dangerous in this current...