Visit Isle of Wight, alongside the Isle of Wight Council, has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT) prestigious Coach Friendly accreditation, recognising the Isle of Wight’s commitment to welcoming coach visitors and providing high-quality facilities for group travel.

The Vectis Astronomical Society will welcome award-winning astrophotographer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jeremy Phillips FRAS, for its latest monthly talk later this month.

The NHS Nightingales and the Gurnard Community Choir are joining forces for a vibrant musical celebration, with the evening promising a journey through pop history. 

Passengers travelling to and from the Isle of Wight can now discover the story behind East Cowes' iconic Columbine Building mural thanks to a new display onboard Red Funnel's Red Eagle.

Firefighters from across the island are tackling a house fire along Ryde Esplanade this afternoon (Thursday).

The team of Island VI Form students were awarded High Sheriff Nigel Hartley's first High Sheriff Award.

A new species of large ammonite discovered in the cliffs at Whale Chine has been formally identified, marking the first new species of its kind from the site to be discovered in 46 years.

A petition has been launched by the Unite Action Network after the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) on the Isle of Wight 'refused to recognise Unite and negotiate redundancy terms' after the announcement of its sudden closure in May.

The Isle of Wight's biggest youth-focused community carnival will return to Ryde on Saturday 4th July, with this year's IW Mardi Gras celebrating Island folklore, myths and legends.

A 2-vehicle collision on the Downs road this morning (Thursday) is causing heavy traffic build-up through Downend, Ashey and Brading.