Island groups have until the end of this month to apply for discounted mainland travel through Wightlink's 2027 community sponsorship scheme.

Tennyson Road in Freshwater will close for nearly two weeks as Island Roads carries out major repairs to its foundations.

The proposals included new tariffs in parts of Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Newport, Ventnor, Yarmouth, Gurnard, St Helens, Wroxall, Godshill and Brighstone.

The Isle of Wight Council is reviewing future school places as the number of children starting Reception continues to fall — but says no school closures are being proposed at this stage.

🐻 Benji and Balu have gone global! The Wildheart bears are starring in a London design exhibition, with live webcams linking visitors to their home on the Isle of Wight.

🌳 125 trees are being given to Island schools and community groups to mark the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show.

Island Line services will be replaced by buses for most of November as essential track and signalling improvements take place.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after three people were seriously injured in a collision on Military Road near Brighstone.