A proposed tidal sea pool at Yaverland has taken a major step forward after gaining the backing of the Isle of Wight Council.

The countdown is on as leading cardiac charity Heartbeat prepares to bring its much-loved ‘Beat the Heat’ quiz night to Yarmouth for the very first time.

Residents enjoyed a yellow-themed tea party with cakes baked by the home’s chef, and live entertainment from singer Sandy, who performed a lively set of ABBA classics.

The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality industries took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week.

Its ‘economic boost’ to the area would create around 100 – 120 full and part-time jobs, McDonald’s said.

Wednesday proved a very special day for one Island couple — Arthur and Mavis Mew, who celebrated an incredible 67 years of marriage this week.

Plans have been submitted to turn the former offices of a well-known marine equipment company in Cowes into a five-bedroom house.

Plans have been submitted to turn a three-storey office building in central Newport into a four-bedroom house.

Held at Ryde Golf Course, the event welcomed 44 golfers for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.

An Isle of Wight police officer has been recognised with one of the highest honours in UK policing.

Sandown Bay could soon host a new eco-friendly coastal attraction after the Isle of Wight Council gave its backing for a tidal sea pool proposal to move forward.

Together for Sandown says the Isle of Wight has again been overlooked, despite a £5 billion national investment package announced last month.

A new YouGov projection suggests Reform UK would win both Isle of Wight parliamentary constituencies if a general election were held tomorrow.

Officers were called to a home in Ventnor on Monday afternoon after a 35 year-old was found dead.

Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

The vessel has already cost an extra £9 million on top of its original £3.2 million purchase and £1.4 million slipway works, with no end in sight.

Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single, Running Around, along with an official music video.

Wightlink says all customers with affected bookings have already been contacted, and signage will be displayed to help direct vehicles to the alternative terminal.

A new recommendation from County Hall officers to retain and modify Floating Bridge Six, at a further expense of £400,000...

Questions have been raised over why a major new housing development in Cowes did not go before the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee for consideration.