News in Brief

Despite our small stature, Wight punches well above its weight when it comes to online infrastructure. This is especially the case for wireless connections, for which we have better 4G than much of the mainland, and with 5G’s arrival, we’re...

UPDATE @ 15:00 - The road has now reopened. York Avenue is to be closed today (Monday) from its junction with New Barn Road to opposite the Prince of Wales Public House, a distance of approx 491 metres in a southerly...

Grove Road in Ventnor has been closed this morning (Thursday) to enable Southern Water to carry out repairs. The road has been closed from its junction with Spring Hill to its junction with Tulse Hill for a distance of 111...

St Andrews Street in Cowes has been closed from its junction with Langley Road for a distance of 73 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: Langley Road, Brunswick Road,...

The Mall in Brading has been closed this morning (Tuesday) due to emergency repair works by Southern Water. Island Roads say that the closure is in force from the junction with New Road (Bull Ring) for a distance of 32...

Sandy Lane in Blackwater will be closed from its junction with Marvel Lane to its junction with Blackwater Hollow next week. The closure is to enable Southern Water to carry out urgent work for a distance of 376 metres. The...

The Willows in Newport has been from its junction with Sylvan Drive, for a distance of 11 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: The Willows, Maple Drive, Newport...

Staying at home and relaxing is the best option amidst a global pandemic. With the vast majority of the world in total lockdown and a complete halt on social gatherings, planning a summer season vacation has become impossible. This time...

A road sign and a number of bollards were damaged in Shanklin yesterday lunchtime (Wednesday) when a driver stepped on the wrong pedal. The elderly male driver crashed into the street furniture on the approach to the roundabout junction of...

Those who’ve just started the keto diet are always anxious for one important event to occur. “Am I in ketosis?” Sure, most people’s primary goal on a ketogenic diet is to lose weight. A lot of weight. But the body...