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A 19th-century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation. County Hall gave the go-ahead yesterday to Northwood House Charitable Trust’s application for listed building consent to enhance Northwood...

As the big day approaches, supermarkets are enticing savvy shoppers by slashing the price of Christmas veg, with bags of spuds available from just 8p. A number of Isle of Wight stores are offering the cheap eats, making Islander's pennies...

Monday 2nd December – Friday 13th December 2024 • James Willis, 39, of Lower Road, Adgestone pleaded guilty to drug driving (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), drug driving (Cannabis), drug driving (Ketamine) and possession of a controlled drug of Class B (Ketamine). He was...

"He stole a piece of me that day and broke me physically and mentally" - those are the chilling words read aloud by a sexual assault victim who stood bravely before the man who inappropriately touched and photographed her, just...

Parents are being urged by the region's Police and Crime Commissioner not to buy electric scooters for their children this Christmas. It is legal to buy an e-scooter in the UK, however, insurance is required and it is not currently...

The RSPCA is gearing up for its busy festive period to help save animals in need,  as new figures reveal a shocking 23% increase in the number of terrified pets who were left abandoned and home alone over Christmas last...

Wightlink has announced the Isle of Wight teams and groups it will sponsor in 2025, including 4 new groups. Next year, the ferry company will welcome Ryde Boxing Club, Ryde Swimming Club, Wightgymnasts (Xcel) and the Isle of Wight Young...

A number of pharmacies will stay open across the Isle of Wight over the festive period to continue to offer services and health advice. The Pharmacy First scheme ensures that pharmacies can offer treatment and medication if needed. Patients can...

Ofwat has confirmed that the average Isle of Wight household's water bill will be going up by as much as 53% over the next 5 years. The regulator has set out how much water companies can invest in their networks...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (20th December 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 17288 £100.00 9566 £100.00 2373 £100.00 9327 £100.00 1414 £100.00 1783 £100.00 8258 £100.00 6889 £100.00 13120 £100.00 11008