Efforts are underway by East Wight MP, Joe Robertson, to secure future ‘place-based’ funding opportunities for Sandown following a visit by representatives from the Lloyds Bank Foundation.

Joy Ballard, the former Ryde Academy principal who changed term dates to accommodate her own holidays, has said she is 'ashamed and sorry'.

WightAID is giving music fans the chance to win 2 Isle of Wight Festival tickets through a charity silent auction, with all proceeds helping to support the organisation’s ongoing work across the Isle of Wight.

Summer came to an abrupt halt last night (Monday) after torrential downpours, and thunderstorms saw more than 50mm of rain sweep across the island.

More than 1 million GP appointments are now being delivered every month across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as the NHS marks 1 year since the launch of its national 10 Year Health Plan.

Forecasters at IW Met Service have issued a weather warning for the Isle of Wight this morning (Monday) as heavy rain is expected to hit from 22:00. 

A fire in a flat in Shanklin Old Village has sparked the response of several emergency services this afternoon (Sunday).

Homes in New Street in the heart of the Island have been left without power this morning (Sunday), owing to a localised power cut. 

The Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, has successfully gained her Advanced Driver Certificate from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

A man suspected of drink driving, as well as a man suspected of common assault causing actual bodily harm, have been arrested following the incident that took place last night (Saturday).