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A good tide, a cooling sea breeze and glorious summer sunshine made for the perfect conditions for the annual St Helens Fort Walk at the weekend - but not as many people took part as was expected. It's estimated between...

A baby seal that washed up on Yaverland beach on Saturday in very poor physical condition has sadly been euthanised. The seal - that washed up on the beach at around 15:00 - was suffering from dehydration and severe mouth...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that it has been shortlisted for awards in 3 categories at this year’s Health Service Journal Awards (HSJ). Those awards that they have been nominated for are: Primary and Community Care Provider...

Local patients could soon be heading to the Riverway Industrial Estate for their doctor's appointments as plans are submitted for a new GP surgery at the site of the former Natwest Bank. Healthcare building specialists Assura have submitted an application...

The green light has been given for County Hall to recruit a new chief executive to head up the Isle of Wight Council — 4 months after its previous holder left. John Metcalfe, the former chief executive, left at the...

4 years after the green light was given to build 140 homes on the outskirts of Ryde, developers behind the Rosemary Vineyard scheme have now submitted a reserved matters application to the Isle of Wight Council. In September 2018, planning...

A man who was involved in a crash on the outskirts of Whitwell, that saw the other vehicle roll onto its roof, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. Marcus Waters, 51, formerly of The...

Hillbans Pest Control has been confirmed as finalists in the prestigious National Pest Awards, the centrepiece event in the pest industry calendar that recognises those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. The event will see a gala...

A new community hub has opened in East Cowes — bringing the old and the new together, according to a local councillor. Unveiled on Thursday, the new East Side Curve stands next to the East Cowes Town Hall in the...

2 luxury villas could be built on the site of a dilapidated building overlooking Cowes Esplanade, should plans be approved. Hamlet Court Regeneration has lodged plans with the Isle of Wight Council following years of talks, to demolish the unlisted...