The bus had been a lifeline, taking passengers directly from the Red Jet terminal and sparing immune-compromised patients the risks of using public transport.

It follows national evidence showing people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds often face stark inequalities when accessing mental health services.

Voters in Lake North will head to the polls on Thursday 2 October to elect a new Isle of Wight councillor, following the recent resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean.

The Isle of Wight welcomed a familiar face in the world of road safety and maintenance this week, as Mark Morrell, better known as Mr Pothole, visited the Island to inspect local roads.

The unit is now using drones, mobile ANPR cameras and daily patrols in hotspot areas to track offenders.

Plans to demolish and replace a bungalow in Freshwater have been approved by Isle of Wight Council — despite opposition from the parish council.

Wroxall Primary School has been rated Good across all areas by Ofsted, marking a remarkable turnaround after facing the threat of closure last year.

A Newport primary school is celebrating a strong Ofsted report which recognises its transformation since the last inspection.

Proposals to build 16 retirement park homes on the edge of Newport have been refused by Isle of Wight Council planners.

A charity concert in Sandown has raised vital funds and food donations for the Isle of Wight Foodbank.

It was a busy first weekend of September for Cowes RNLI, with volunteer crews called out twice in just three days.

Do you know a rising sporting star, a local legend, or that unsung hero who keeps your club running behind the scenes?

The impact of Mountbatten Isle of Wight and end-of-life care funding for Islanders will be scrutinised by county councillors this week.

A new residential home providing vital accommodation for children is set to open in Sandown.

Parents of pupils at Cowes Enterprise College have voiced anger and concern over strict new rules introduced at the start of term.

Around £25 million of capital spending for affordable housing has been earmarked in the council’s 2025/26 budget, but this remains “subject to business case.”

The Isle of Wight Council has defended its use of taxis and small vehicles to get children to and from school.

Island Roads is set to carry out two significant road improvement schemes in September, which will mean full road closures in parts of Apse Heath and Arreton.

An Isle of Wight high street could get five new one-bedroom flats. Jon Shears of RWS Developments has applied to County Hall for a...

The impact on Island residents of far-reaching changes to the way local NHS organisations operate will be scrutinised by an Isle of Wight...