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Some 3,000 mince pies are being delivered across the Isle of Wight today as part of Bright Bulb Design's Mince Pie Marathon - raising funds for Isle of Wight charity The Wight Brainy Bunch. Over the past few weeks, businesses...

Bob Seely – who was re-elected as the Isle of Wight’s MP last week – has thanked Islanders for their support and has pledged to continue to deliver for the Island. Last Thursday, 74,691 local residents (66.09%) turned out to...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the opening times for its services over the festive period. Most of the Isle of Wight Council’s operations will remain open until 16:30 on Tuesday 24th December. After closing for Christmas Day and...

Fresh from the success of their 80s and 90s Christmas party nights, organisers of the hugely popular Jack Up The Summer festival are preparing to wind the clock back once more with the launch of another great retro-themed disco party....

Residents are being advised of new traffic arrangements that will come into force in January for the next phase of the major improvement works to the St Marys junction in Newport. A substantial amount of work has already been progressed...

British Powerboat Racing Club have announced the dates for the 60th anniversary of powerboat racing from Cowes - with the event to be held over the Bank Holiday Weekend of 29th/30th August 2020.  2020 will once again see the legendary...

Red Funnel is continuing to demonstrate its commitment to keeping the Isle of Wight connected 365 days a year. For yet another consecutive year, the company is set to be the only ferry operator sailing the Solent on Christmas Day....

The Isle of Wight Green Party have voiced their 'sadness and frustration' after another General Election which failed to return the Green MPs to Westminster which, they say, the United Kingdom desperately needs. The Green vote on the Isle of...

A block of 7 flats close to the centre of Ryde, with attractive views over the Solent from the upper floors, has been sold at auction for £445,000 freehold after strong interest last week. Calshot House at 1 Belvedere House...

2 musical paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, who last year gained local fame with their unique NHS-themed Christmas song, are back for 2019! Another light-hearted video has been created by Paul Mattick and Stuart Adams to bring...