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• Hovertravel Services Remain Suspended Due To Unexploded Ordnance

  Hovertravel services remain suspended this afternoon (Tuesday) after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered earlier today.

• Local Business Gives Back By Supporting Surf Charity

  Appreciating the sea and its impact on positive mental health has inspired a local business to support a surfing charity.

• Local Energy Company Seeks Rooftops For Community Solar Projects

  Following on from the successful solar park near Shalfleet, Wight Community Energy – the Island’s only community-owned energy generator – is now searching for candidate rooftops to host solar panel installations.

• Who Will You Nominate For 50th Isle Of Wight Sports Achievement Awards?

  Nominations are now open for the golden anniversary of the Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards and Islanders are invited to put forward a sports person or team they think has given their all in 2024.

• Isle Of Wight Churches Launch Urgent Fundraising Appeal For Debt Help On The Island

  The Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre Isle of Wight is hoping to raise £30,000 to offer free help to more households in financial crisis.

• Plans Afoot To Improve Isle Of Wight Cycling And Walking Routes

  The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island.

• Appeal Following Report Of Assault In Cowes

  Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of assault in Cowes.

• Witness Appeal Following Fatal Incident On Isle Of Wight

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident on the Isle of Wight on Saturday night (30 November).

• Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Attends ‘Man In River’ Emergency

  A report that a man had fallen from his small boat into the River Medina sparked a major response from would-be rescuers, including Cowes lifeboat, yesterday (Sunday) evening.

• Wightlink Releases Statement Regarding Suspended Services

  Wightlink has issued a statement regarding the suspended St Claire Service between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.

• Changing Rooms: Shanklin Hotel Set For Upgrades

  A popular Isle of Wight hotel will get a new changing room to serve its outside swimming pool – so bathers don’t have to walk from the pool through the restaurant anymore.

• 'Plagued' Ryde Farmhouse Set For Demolition

  A Ryde farmhouse plagued by trespassers and vandals could be demolished.

• Leeson Road To Re-Open This Sunday

  Leeson Road, between Shanklin and Ventnor, will re-open on Sunday morning (1 December).

• Supergrass, Jess Glynne And Busted Among Latest Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025

  A host of exciting artists have been announced for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival this morning (Friday), joining headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake on the bill.

• Inspectors Appointed For Island Planning Strategy Examination

  The draft Island Planning Strategy has taken another step forward with the recent appointment of two planning inspectors.

• Islanders Floating Bridge Views Sought

  An ‘engagement process’ seeking Islanders’ views on a new Cowes to East Cowes floating bridge will be held by the Isle of Wight Council in Spring 2025.

• Two More Years Of Restoration Works Confirmed For Isle Of Wight Quarry

  Restoration work at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material will continue for two more years following a council decision.

• RSPCA Isle Of Wight Appeal Launched To Help Island's Most Vulnerable Animals This Christmas

  The RSPCA Isle of Wight is appealing to Islanders to get behind their local animal charity this Christmas.

• Appeal For Information Following Assault At Crown Pub In Ryde

  Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault at The Crown pub in Ryde.

• New Entrance And Kitchen Mooted For Freshwater Bay Hotel

  A luxury Isle of Wight hotel with panoramic sea views could see further works to enhance its services and customer experience.