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An extraordinary meeting will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) to decide the future of major housing development in Ryde. Last month, the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee ran out of time while deliberating the 904-home Pennyfeathers scheme, so no final...

All electors who vote in a polling station will now be required to show photographic identification before a ballot paper can be issued to them. The Isle of Wight Council does not have any planned elections this May, but, nonetheless,...

Junior doctors on the Island and across the country have today (Tuesday) begun a 4-day walkout as their pay dispute continues. Up and down the country, members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are making their voices heard outside hospitals...

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester will be visiting the Isle of Wight later this month, it has been announced. She will carry out a number of engagements across the Island on Wednesday 19th April. At St Mary's Hospital,...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat spent over an hour searching a wind-swept Solent yesterday afternoon (Monday), after the wing from a wing-foil was spotted in the water off Egypt Point, Cowes. Fears that the person from the wing-foil was somewhere in the...

A former stable block built in the 19th century, once part of the grand East Dene estate in Bonchurch, could become a large family home. The Turret House — also known as the Coach House and former stables— has been...

The Isle of Wight's MP, Bob Seely, says he hopes no more time will be wasted on non-crime hate incidents, with Police set to focus on catching criminals and improving neighbourhood policing. Mr Seely recently had a sit down chat...

A UK-wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 15:00 on Sunday 23rd April, it has been confirmed. Islanders will be among those who will receive a message on the home screen of their mobile...

The Isle of Wight could become a ‘safe haven’ through proactive youth work, including sports and other activities. Julian Wadsworth MBE spoke to Shanklin Town Council last week about the resilience role he and his team play in the Bay...

1million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits and no other means-tested benefits will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2nd May, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The £301 government payment will be paid automatically...