The festive season is here, and the Isle of Wight Council has announced changes to waste, recycling, and garden collection services over Christmas and New Year.

Among the latest alerts, scammers have been sending WhatsApp messages offering Cadbury chocolate hampers.

The port has been evacuated and closed to all access, and Gunwharf Road has also been closed while police and emergency services respond.

Fifteen bathing spots on the Isle of Wight have been graded good or excellent for water quality.

A community steering group has been formed in Ventnor to explore future options for the Winter Gardens.

Fran Collins said the session was “all about listening and discussing,” adding that feedback from trade and freight users is vital to shaping future improvements.

Plans for a new doggy day care in an Isle of Wight town have been given the go ahead.

The repainting of a former sweet shop in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has received glowing feedback from patrons, its owner has said.