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Island Roads Thanks Public For Patience As Safety Work Completed
During the four-week scheme, Island Roads has strengthened the brick supports and installed new concrete posts to support the new timber fence.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 4, 2025


Horsebridge Hill Closed As Emergency Services Attend Ongoing Incident
Horsebridge Hill — the main route between Cowes and Newport — remains closed by police this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 4, 2025


From CBeebies To Young Bond: Star Line-Up Announced For Isle Of Wight Story Festival
Headliners include CBeebies star Joseph Elliott, Young Bond author Steve Cole, and British Book Awards 2025 Illustrator of the Year Rob Biddulph.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 30, 2025


First Residents Move Into New Affordable Homes At Horsebridge Hill Three Oaks Development
The first families have begun moving into the new Three Oaks housing development in Newport, a scheme made up entirely of affordable homes for Island residents.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 25, 2025


Not Asda Price — Police Release Image After £576 Newport Theft
A woman attended Asda on St George’s Way on 16 October and 17 October and bought several high value items, but used a barcode on her phone to only pay £1 for each item.

Isle of Wight Radio
Nov 25, 2025


Ten New Affordable Homes Planned For Former Newport Social Services Site
Plans to replace a former social services building with ten new affordable homes are set to go before the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee today.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 25, 2025


Newport Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Criminal Damage And Threats
Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Newport on Sunday following reports of criminal damage, stalking, and threats to kill.

Isle of Wight Radio
Nov 20, 2025


Newport Restaurant Toto In Shock Closure Announcement
In a statement, Toto apologised to customers with existing bookings and thanked everyone who has dined there over the years.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 11, 2025


Captiva Homes Lodges Plans For 32 More Homes Next To Horsebridge Hill
A total of 32 more houses could be built next to Horsebridge Hill.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 11, 2025


Plans To Secure Future Of Isle Of Wight Sports, Education And Leisure Sites With New Long Leases
Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 7, 2025


Developers Launch Appeal After Retirement Park Plans Rejected On Edge Of Newport
An appeal has been filed over a refused bid to build 16 retirement park homes on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 4, 2025


Full Closure Order Secured On Newport Property
The West Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team has secured a full closure order on a flat in Newport, which should improve life for people living in the vicinity.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 31, 2025


Oktoberfest Celebrations Bring Joy To Orchard House Care Home
Residents and staff at Orchard House Care Home came together for a lively afternoon of music, laughter, and celebration as they marked Oktoberfest in true festive spirit.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 24, 2025


Plans Submitted To Create Flexible Business Space Near Newport
New plans could see flexible commercial units made available just outside Newport, supporting local businesses and boosting the Island’s economy.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 24, 2025


Newport’s Pizza Hut Saved As Chain Faces Fresh Wave Of Closures Across The UK
The Isle of Wight’s only Pizza Hut will remain open despite the restaurant chain’s UK operator entering administration this week.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 21, 2025


Newport And Cowes GP Surgeries Set To Merge
Two Isle of Wight GP practices are set to join forces by the end of next year, in a move aimed at securing the future of local healthcare services.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 20, 2025


Police Appeal After Theft From TK Maxx In Newport
Police are appealing for information after a woman reportedly walked out of TK Maxx on Pyle Street, Newport, with two pairs of shoes she had not paid for.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17, 2025


Police Seize Cannabis Items From Newport Premises
Police attended a business on Pyle Street, Newport, on Tuesday afternoon following reports of potential drugs offences.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17, 2025


Woman Taken To Hospital After Late-Night Cooking Fire In Binstead
Ryde and Newport firefighters led a woman to safety following a cooking fire at a property in Binstead last night.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 13, 2025


Empty Newport Office Could Be Converted Into Four-Bedroom Home
Plans have been submitted to turn a three-storey office building in central Newport into a four-bedroom house.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 10, 2025
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