Charities and community groups in the South and South West of England are invited to apply for a share of £45,000 in funding. Sovereign Housing Association, working with not-for-profit digital fundraising platform The Good Exchange, has grants available for community...

A woman in her 40's has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following an early morning raid by police today (Monday). A convoy of 4 police vehicles made their way to an address in the Alresford Road area of...

Hampshire Fare is touring the Isle of Wight next month (7th-8th October) as part of a special ‘Roadshow’, visiting local food, drink and craft producers, as well as independent retailers and hospitality venues selling and serving local produce. Hampshire Fare,...

Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire specialist regional wholesaler, Medina Foodservice. Medina Foodservice has built an enviable reputation for product quality and service with its loyal customer base....

Work to upgrade a Newport right of way to encourage greater use of cycling and walking gets underway next week. Under the scheme, the largely gravel track between The Riverside Centre on Newport Harbour and Mews Lane will be improved...

A community interest company is launching a fundraiser in a bid to bring markets - including a Christmas market - back to Newport town centre. Market Days CIC was set up as a not-for-profit company that aims to bring back...

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has announced that Tim Bamford has become its new South East Regional Director this week. The CLA represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses, with the office in the South East region covering Kent,...

Hampshire Constabulary has a new Deputy Chief Constable. Ben Snuggs started in the role on Friday (3rd September) replacing DCC Sara Glen, who is shortly retiring after 30 years of service. Speaking on his first day, DCC Snuggs said: “I...

Walk-in coronavirus vaccinations are still available at the Riverside Vaccination Hub on certain dates throughout September. The centre is offering jabs on select days and between select hours until the 30th September. Those eligible for a jab are invited to...

Work at the former education centre at Branstone Farm in Apse Heath is going well. The Isle of Wight Council and Island businesses have joined together, using funds from the government, the Solent LEP and private partners, to create a...