Search and Rescue volunteers from WightSAR have thanked the public for donating over £1,000 to their collection tin. The organisation, which is relied upon by emergency services such as the police to aid in searching for missing or vulnerable people,...

With staycations booming and thousands of visitors expected to head to the countryside and rural areas this Easter, the CLA has welcomed Natural England's refresh of the Countryside Code. An overhaul of the 70-year-old Code, which provides advice about how...

Photographic calendars compiled by two local photographers have helped to raise £1,000 to go towards a new minibus for the Bembridge community. The Trustees and Committee of Bembridge Friendship Circle have thanked Steve Warburton and Sienna Anderson for their work...

A local business specialising in diecast models is gearing up to offer Islanders and their children the chance to 'hunt for the Hotwheels' over the Easter bank holiday. As many of the activities on the Island remain closed due to...

A well-trodden path across a railway track in Sandown is set to be accessible once more, as Foxes Bridge reopens tomorrow (Friday), following its extensive refurbishment. The bridge - which links Perowne Way and Broadway - has been in a...

Pet supply chain, Jollyes, has announced its plan to ban the sale of some types of small animals to help protect them from impulsive buyers over the Easter period. The nationwide chain, which has a store in Newport, is set...

Isle of Wight ferry operator, Red Funnel, has announced a major boost to its RedJet service in response to the end of lockdown and the easement of Government restrictions regarding travel. The company's RedJet service saw its timetable reduced, offering...

Over 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered to Islanders according to the latest available figures. NHS England data shows that 87,020 first doses have now been administered on the Isle of Wight, with 14,096 people now having received...

Bereaved Islanders will be able to access extra support, thanks to a new support helpline being introduced by Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Bereavement is a natural response following the death of a person you have loved or cared for. The...

Islanders with a thirst for adrenaline are being sought to take on the challenge of a sponsored tandem skydive in support of an Isle of Wight charity. Age UK Isle of Wight are looking for adventurous fundraisers to take on...