The team behind Wight Proms, which was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus lockdown, has announced the event is to return to Northwood House this August. The 4-day festival is scheduled to take place on 19-22 August 2021 in...

New placements for young people who are out of work are set to be available at an Isle of Wight housing association. Sovereign Housing is to open 40 roles across the South and South-West of England for anyone aged 16-24...

Isle of Wight favourite, Hurst, has announced the reopening date of its stores across the Island. The popular local chain, which was established as a hardware and homeware seller in 1886, will reopen on Monday (29th March) following its decision...

Monday 15th March – Friday 19th March 2021 • Ian Dennis Kearns, 45, of Hunnyhill, Newport, pleaded guilty to using threatening/abusive/insulting words towards a police officer, criminal damage, and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis). Magistrates handed down a community...

It's time to break out the shorts and flip-flops as the Isle of Wight could see temperatures of 20c arrive in time for the first major ease in lockdown restrictions. Islanders can look forward to sunny spells and temperatures into...

Artist Lisa Traxler. Photo: Julian Winslow Newport's Quay Arts Centre is set to unveil a new exhibition, drawing inspiration from historical Dazzle camouflage and its relationship to the Island's maritime heritage. Taking over three gallery spaces, Dazzle + Disrupt showcases...

Last year's geocache winners. Following last year’s fantastic success and celebrating being able to meet outside in small groups safely while restrictions are still in place, South Wight Area Youth have plotted another geo-cache route based on the Easter theme...

Places at Isle of Wight Council led activities for children are going fast, with parents and carers urged to book now to avoid missing out. A wide range of activities is on offer for all ages during the Easter holidays,...

Southern Water has noted an increase in residents on the Isle of Wight struggling to pay their water bills, with the number of customers signing up to its affordability scheme and tariffs rising by 5 percent in the last year....

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a large police response descended on to Sandown Esplanade this afternoon (Thursday), following reports of an assault elsewhere in the town. Officers were called at 11:36 to an address in Station Avenue after...