The Isle of Wight has been selected to take part in a government programme aimed at improving support for young people.

More than £700 has been raised for Friends of the Animals following a charity football match between Red Funnel and Island Roads.

Free Saturday town centre parking between September and April on the Isle of Wight has moved a step closer.

There will need to be ‘meaningful consultation’ before major roadworks begin, the Isle of Wight Council agreed last night.

Possible restrictions on using disposable barbecues and releasing sky lanterns and balloons on Isle of Wight Council-owned land may be shelved for the time being.

Island Roads has withdrawn its objection to a greenfield homes scheme on the outskirts of an Isle of Wight village.

A new app has launched to bring events taking place across the Isle of Wight together in one place. Wight Explorer has been developed by Islanders Shane Smith, Fiona Jeffery and Matt Jeffery and is designed to make it easier for residents and visitors to find things to do. The free app covers events ranging from major festivals and live music to theatre, markets, family activities, community events and car boot sales. Users can browse by category or date, save events to creat

Red Funnel passengers can now collect Avios when booking ferry travel to and from the Isle of Wight. The ferry operator has joined the Avios Shop with Brands network, allowing members of The British Airways Club to collect three Avios for every £1 spent on eligible bookings. The offer applies to Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry services between Southampton and East Cowes and its Red Jet passenger services between Southampton and West Cowes. To collect points, customers must first v