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Police have confirmed that 2 males were arrested last night (Thursday) after being caught inside the Parkbury Hotel on Broadway , allegedly stripping the property of copper piping and fixtures. It comes just over a month since there was a...

A total of 392 speeding motorists were caught by Police in March and April it has been revealed. The enforcement was carried out by the Safer Roads Unit (SRU) which is part of the wider Joint Operations Unit (JOU) serving...

Newport IW FC have officially announced they will be ground-sharing with East Cowes Vics in the forthcoming 2023/24 season. In a press release this afternoon, the County Town club have said: "The club are pleased to announce that a ground-share...

The Isle of Wight College has announced the launch of TECH:TRUCK, the brand new mobile education and technology roadshow with the wheels set firmly in motion for a busy inaugural year touring local schools and community events. The truck is...

The Island’s MP Bob Seely has welcomed plans to allow pharmacists on the Island to issue prescriptions for common ailments. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Bob asked for reassurance that the financial package offered will "support and make them feel...

Virtually the entire road network on the Island is currently being independently surveyed to help decide where future highway improvement investment is most needed. The survey is being undertaken by Bristol-based experts WDM who have been conducting the annual hi-tech...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th May 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 2779 £100.00 7138 £100.00 907 £100.00 13988 £100.00 1234 £100.00 3402 £100.00 8902 £100.00 5017 £100.00 14932 £100.00 17421 £100.00 17621

Research by Tripadvisor has named 2 Isle of Wight towns as the fastest-growing domestic travel destinations in the UK. Tripadvisor has released its Summer Travel Index 2023 which provides insight into travel demand for the months of June, July and...

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.  Press List...

Monday 1st May – Friday 5th May 2023 • Angela Vella, 52, of Slade Road in Ryde, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. The original order was revoked and she was fined £600 with £60...