The Island's more vulnerable residents will not be left out in the cold this winter, thanks to a range of measures to help people with the costs of food, utilities and other essentials.

A World Aids Day event is taking place at Quay Arts, Newport, later today (Thursday).

Isle of Wight council are encouraging Islanders to show their support for their favourite local businesses this Christmas - by purchasing a Wight Gift Card.

A consultation to establish admission arrangements for Isle of Wight community and voluntary controlled schools is underway.

The Isle of Wight Council, in its role as lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), is holding a community drop-in session at Binstead Community Centre on Monday 5 December, from 3pm until 7pm.

The beautiful coastline at St Lawrence can once again be enjoyed by walkers following the reopening of public footpaths V99 and the path providing access to Binnel Bay.

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged to do all that it can to support parents of pupils at Chillerton and Rookley Primary School to find alternative education for their children.

Isle of Wight Council is offering free off-street parking in all its long-stay car parks to support Small Business Saturday – which aims to promote the important role small businesses play in our towns and the island economy.

Binstead resident and landowner Matt Legge has recently engaged in some heavy-duty land maintenance to help prevent future flooding.

Enriching experiences and a nutritious lunch are available throughout the Christmas holidays for the children and young people of families receiving income-related free school meals.