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• Council Chair 'Furious' Over Floating Bridge Replacement Fiasco

  The chair of the Isle of Wight Council has said he is “absolutely furious” about County Hall’s handling of the Cowes floating bridge replacement process.

• Fire Service Travel To Island Contributes To Huge Budget Overspend

  Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's fire authority has said it will be £6 million short this year – but officers are confident the deficit can be bridged.

• Department Approaching Completion In Ryde As Opening Date Announced

  It's exciting news for fans of the arts on the Isle of Wight, as Department - Ryde approaches completion.

• Guidance Issued Over Sharps Disposal As Waste Teams At Risk

  The Isle of Wight Council is reminding residents of how to safely and responsibly dispose of sharps this Christmas, as its waste collection teams face busier conditions than ever.

• Police Warnings Over E-Scooters Ahead Of Christmas Day

  The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for their children for Christmas.

• Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down

  A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in an Isle of Wight village was turned down yesterday evening.

• Rare Mantis Shrimp Discovery Made In Waters Off Isle Of Wight

  In an extraordinary find in the waters off the Isle of Wight, a mantis shrimp - renowned for its unique vision and hunting prowess - has been recorded on video, offering a rare glimpse of this elusive species thriving in UK marine waters.

• Man In 50s Confirmed Dead Following Newport Crash

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.

• Pedestrian In Hospital With Serious Injuries Following Early Morning Motorcycle Crash

  Emergency services have been called to the main road between Newport and Cowes this morning (Thursday) following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.

• Cowes Stately Home To Have Facilities Upgraded As Part Of Approved Renovation

  A 19th century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation.

• Ofsted Deliver Glowing Report For 'Welcoming' And 'Highly Ambitious' Island Primary School

  An Isle of Wight primary school has been described as ‘welcoming’ and ‘highly ambitious’ following a recent ungraded inspection.

• Help Available For Islanders To Cut Energy Bills

  Help is available for Islanders to save money on rising energy bills.

• Cowes Lifeboat Performs Mid-Solent Rescue Of Fishing Boat

  Two fishermen who desperately tied their boat to a Solent buoy after it suffered engine trouble and electricity failure last (Tuesday) night were eventually taken to safety by Cowes RNLI lifeboat.

• Christmas Shopping With A Difference In Ryde – Half A Mile Out To Sea!

  Wightlink’s Ryde Pier Head is hosting a festive market this weekend with stalls selling unique gifts including jewellery, candles and local fudge, made by creative Islanders.

• Home-From-Home' Nursery Given 'Outstanding' Ofsted Grade

  An ‘exciting, home-from-home’ Isle of Wight nursery and pre school has been labelled ‘outstanding’ by an inspector.

• Investigation Underway After Cowes Van Hit And Run Leaves 13 Year-Old Injured

  Police are investigating after a collision in Cowes involving a van and pedestrian, following which the driver of the van failed to stop.

• Island Wastewater Upgrades Set For Christmas Finish

  Three schemes, costing more than £11 million, are almost complete on the Isle of Wight – boosting treatment processes and environmental protection locally. 

• Harbour Dredging Operations Could Continue By Island Village

  Land near an Isle of Wight seaside village could continue to be used for dredging thousands of tonnes of material from a nearby harbour.

• New Home For Citizens Advice Isle Of Wight

  Robert Thompson’s former restaurant in Newport is the new home of Citizens Advice Isle of Wight (CAIW).

• Appeal Filed Over Contentious Island Seaside Town Redevelopment Bid

  A contentious bid to redevelop a house in an Isle of Wight seaside village hit by a major landslide has been appealed following a council refusal earlier this year.