⛴️ Long queues are building at Cowes and Yarmouth this afternoon, with travellers being urged to allow extra time when leaving the Isle of Wight.

A Cowes seafront wedding and events venue has been granted a premises licence despite objections from neighbours over noise and nuisance concerns.

A decision on Cowes' controversial McDonald's drive-thru is expected tomorrow — with opponents calling the scheme a "monstrosity" and supporters promising 120 jobs.

The Isle of Wight Council has won a long-running legal battle over the historic Cowes Hammerhead Crane, recovering £358,000 in repair costs and securing the future of the iconic landmark.

🍷 A decision on whether a Cowes seafront wedding and events venue can sell alcohol until 11pm will be made next week, following concerns from some residents over noise, disturbance and safety.

🏦 A new banking hub with Post Office services has been approved for a former Cowes High Street store, helping improve access to essential banking facilities in the town centre.

An exhibition is heading to Cowes this summer...

A Cowes nail salon has announced its closure with immediate effect, less than a year after opening next to the Red Jet terminal.

Police are appealing for help to find missing Cowes man Darren Cook, who was last seen near St Mary's Hospital this evening. Officers are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information should call 999.

From monster-making to story sessions and crafts, Isle of Wight libraries are hosting a packed programme of free half-term activities for families.

A routine street cleaning round in Cowes turned into an unusual rescue mission after abandoned Madagascan hissing cockroaches were discovered inside a discarded box.

Some household names have been announced for this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Cowes Mayor Stuart Ellis is ‘honoured’ to have been re-elected and looks forward to serving in the role for a second year.

An emergency road closure has been put in place in Cowes town centre this afternoon to allow urgent works to be carried out.

A planned sushi restaurant in an Isle of Wight coastal town has been granted a premises licence.

Two residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes have marked their 69th wedding anniversary with a special celebration.

Police were called to an address in Cowes on Wednesday afternoon following reports that three males were attempting to gain entry to a property.

Thousands of historic photos and documents linked to Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood could be lost unless new organisers come forward.

Police searching for missing man Mark James have sadly discovered the body of a man in Cowes this afternoon.

Police are issuing an urgent and more detailed appeal for assistance in locating 60-year-old Mark James, who was last seen in Cowes.