Newport Parish Council have agreed not to increase the annual precept (the local part of your council tax) ensuring it remains one of the lowest across the Isle of Wight.
A new music therapy service at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice is offering people opportunities for creativity and expression at a time when these can be difficult to achieve. The first session takes place on 18th January and all are welcome.
The long-awaited draft parking strategy document will go before the Isle of Wight Executive this week following a year of consultation and development. OnTheWight has the details.
Best of luck to the 100 young people in recovery from cancer who will be taking part in this extraordinary challenge – sailing around Britain in a national relay.
Snow showers, strong winds and widespread overnight frosts will be heading to the UK later this week from northern Canada, but will it reach the Isle of Wight?
Five Syrian refugee families could be relocated to the Isle of Wight as soon as next month if all goes to plan. Members of the Executive will be asked later this week to make a formal offer "as soon as is feasibly possible".
Fans of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates should be pleased to hear about plans for the Isle of Wight Reptilarium, located on the site of the former Aquarium in Fort Victoria.
Were you on the bus after a New Year's Eve night out in Ventnor and saw the attack? Were you one of the two men carrying guitar cases? Police are keen for you to get in contact as you may have vital information.
If you've decided to go on a diet and get rid of a few pounds this New Year, why not consider donating your calorie-rich foods to the Pop-Up Soup Kitchen? It's what Slimming World members on the Island are being urged to do.