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Motorists are set to face several weeks of disruption as Island Roads will be closing the main road through Brading.

Bookings have opened this week for a wide range of February half‑term activities that provide both exciting experiences and a nutritious meal for children and young people across the Island.

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting and promoting yachting and powerboat events in Cowes, recognising their vital importance to the town’s maritime heritage, community life and local economy.

Walk the Wight 2026 officially launches next week (Monday) - and the first 10 people to find Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s fundraising team at a secret location will walk away with a goodie bag to mark the occasion.

Britten-Norman has opened applications for up to 10 places, offering islanders the opportunity to begin a long-term career in aerospace engineering.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9391 £100.00 11629 £100.00 4042 £100.00 7192 £100.00 18443 £100.00 13258 £100.00 15786 £100.00 11907 £100.00 10082 £100.00 13082 £100.00 4521

Councillors on the Isle of Wight have voted to give themselves a £676 annual pay rise - all in the name of fairness and inflation.

A range of properties and sites on the Isle of Wight are among 177 lots listed across southern England by Clive Emson Auctioneers in the firm’s first land and property auction of 2026.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

The new private chef service brings professional, restaurant-quality meals directly into homes, holiday lets, event spaces - and even yachts!