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Driver Taken To Hospital After Shanklin Collision
Police and paramedics were called to Shanklin after a driver suffered a medical emergency at the wheel.

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Island Singer Amy Jolliffe Bares Her Soul In Emotional New Single ‘Take Me Home’
Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe has released her latest single, inspired by the difficulty of maintaining friendships when you are young.

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Council Backs Plans For “Visionary” Sea Pool At Yaverland
A proposed tidal sea pool at Yaverland has taken a major step forward after gaining the backing of the Isle of Wight Council.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 14


Island MP Slams Labour And Ferry Firms As Isle Of Wight Tourism Row Erupts At Tory Conference
The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality industries took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 13


Winter Is Coming Event Returns To Support Islanders Through The Colder Months
The popular Winter is Coming event is back for its sixth year, offering vital support to Isle of Wight residents as the colder months approach.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10


Coroner To Review Unexpected Death Of 35-Year-Old In Ventnor
Officers were called to a home in Ventnor on Monday afternoon after a 35 year-old was found dead.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9


The Optimists Release New Single And Music Video
Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single, Running Around, along with an official music video.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9


Soar Through The Night For Mountbatten’s ZipFire Challenge 2025
The one-of-a-kind charity event invites thrill-seekers to take on a 300-metre zip wire ride beneath the stars, launching from 25 metres above the ground at Robin Hill.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9


Council Waves Through Former Nightclub Conversion Plans
A former Isle of Wight nightclub will become a retail unit in an effort to make it more ‘more marketable’ to tenants.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8


Major Roadworks Planned For Wroxall This November
Island Roads has met with local community representatives ahead of major carriageway reconstruction works in Wroxall, set to begin in November.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8


Major Boost For Island Schools As Five Selected For Government Rebuild Programme
Five Isle of Wight schools are set for major upgrades after being chosen for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8


B&Q Volunteers Give Ryde Community Garden a Makeover
A group of B&Q staff have helped give Aspire’s garden in Ryde a new lease of life.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8


Former Shanklin B&B To Become Boarding House For Care Home Provider
A former bed and breakfast in an Isle of Wight coastal town is now a boarding house for care home shift workers.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 6


Hovertravel Named Ferry Operator Of The Year At National Awards
Hovertravel has been named Ferry Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025, held in London last week.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 6


Lake North Vote Shows "Seismic Shift" In Politics, Says New Councillor
The Island’s newest councillor wants Reform UK to take control of the Isle of Wight Council at the next election.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 5


‘Iconic’ Ventnor Winter Gardens Given Asset Of Community Value Status
An Isle of Wight councillor has said he hopes Ventnor’s Winter Gardens returns soon to the “facility it once was” in response to it being accepted as an Asset of Community Value.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 3


No Smoke Without Fire: Police Seize Suspected Counterfeit Tobacco
Police swooped on a Newport business yesterday afternoon in a dramatic crackdown on counterfeit goods.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2


Island Signs Up To Super Mayor As Council Backs Radical Shake-Up
In a decision set to reshape the region’s future, the Isle of Wight Council voted to back plans for a powerful new tier of government.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 2


Popular Lake Fish And Chip Shop Could Be Lost Forever
A well-known Isle of Wight fish and chip shop could be set to close for good if a change of use application is approved.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1


Man Dies After Major Emergency Response In Shanklin
A man has sadly died following a major emergency response in Shanklin this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1
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