The second rowing time trial, organised by the IOW Forum, is now gathering momentum. Racing over the full 2000m course, gave another 29 crews a unique race experience as Ryde, Shanklin, and Newport rowing clubs battled it out on the...

Whether planting for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications. Schools and community groups across the South...

The next 3 months will prove crucial for the Ryde Transport Interchange Project, as a decision on the plans is set to be made by the Isle of Wight Council. The plans could see the former tram pier being restored...

A large police presence has descended into a quiet residential street in Ryde following reports of a man armed with a knife this evening (Tuesday). Residents between Newport and Ryde noticed a flurry of police activity on the main road...

A man has been charged following an incident on Newport's Fairlee Road that saw police stop traffic following a concern for the welfare of a cyclist. Police attended the busy stretch of road after a cyclist was spotted riding erratically...

Ryde and Newport have been identified as the ideal places for first-time buyers to purchase their first-ever property thanks to a new heatmap launched today by Purplebricks, the UK’s tech-led estate agent. In the competitive and highly buoyant housing market,...

Established property agent Island Lettings has joined forces with telecoms legal specialist Trenches Law, to support the faster roll-out of ultrafast full-fibre connectivity on the Isle of Wight. The collaboration came about when the 2 organisations began discussing the Island’s...

The Isle of Wight's Monkton Arts is launching an Arts Prize competition this summer for both budding and established artists. The competition is set to have both adult and children’s categories and has attracted some generous sponsors. Indigo Graphics, Rapanui...

A couple from Northumberland was so impressed with an Island development, they are now weeks away from moving the 400-miles to it – after arranging everything over Zoom. Fiona and Gary Pinfold wanted to make the move down south, and...

Hovertravel has announced that its cross-Solent services between Ryde and Southsea have been suspended this afternoon (Tuesday). The operator says that the suspension has been necessary following a technical issue. Provision has been made for those planning on travelling via...