Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
New form of local democracy proposed by resident discontented with the way the parish council has been run
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
23, May 2024·3 min readPublic invited to vibrant RNLI anniversary procession and activities in East CowesEast Cowes celebrates the RNLI's 200th anniversary with a procession through town, heritage events and live music this weekend
9, May 2024·2 min readNewport councillors call for improved transport services for proposed GP surgery siteLocal councillors back the return of West Street GP surgery to Newport, but call for improved transport services
8, May 2024·2 min readDiscover the unique history of Bembridge through this captivating oral history book (updated)Dive into Bembridge's past with humorous tales from its eldest villagers in a new book
28, April 2024·3 min readLetter: Councillor Ian Dore responds to MP's 'silly games' accusation over Wootton surgery closureCouncillor Ian Dore contests MP's claims amid the Wootton Medical Centre debate
26, April 2024·7 min readIsle of Wight community battles against GP surgery's proposed move: Hear their storiesLocals rally against Wootton surgery's move, fearing healthcare access issues. Hear their stories
26, April 2024·1 min readWootton surgery set to close: Residents invited to public meetings and online surveyPublic meetings and residents' survey announced as Wootton surgery faces September closure
19, April 2024·2 min readArt meets nature as large-scale mural will depict Island's achievementsIsle of Wight's Columbine Building to bear mural symbolising innovation and nature
11, April 2024·1 min readNewport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)Appeal for witnesses after a collision involving a stolen car in Newport
20, March 2024·2 min readWootton Bridge residents outraged over permanent closure of local GP surgeryWootton Bridge villagers decry local GP surgery move as a "stab in the back"
5, February 2024·1 min readHistorical Columbine Shed in East Cowes could be adorned with a huge new mural (updated)A mural celebrating East Cowes' inventive spirit proposed for the Columbine Shed
5, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight food establishments rated in pre-Christmas hygiene inspectionsIsle of Wight retailers, restaurants, hotels and schools receive hygiene ratings, with many achieving high scores
22, November 2023·1 min readChristmas break boost: Isle of Wight council rolls out Holiday Activities and Food ProgrammeIsle of Wight Council brings back the Christmas Holiday Activities and Food programme