Questions are still being asked about a 'land grabbed' playing field adjacent to St Blasius Academy in Shanklin - with confirmation that the green space is on a 125-year-lease to the school directly from the Isle of Wight Council.  As...

Georgia Whittle, a Paraplanner at Newport-based independent financial planning firm, Rouse Limited, has just smashed her latest exam results. As a result, she has won the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Certificate in Paraplanning prize for achieving the best average score (across...

The next production at Trinity Theatre in Cowes is 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen - a classic from the 19th century that is just as relevant today. 1st performed in 1879, the play is set in a town in...

A successful partnership between trade unions and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to improve the flexible working offer for people working at the Trust has won a prestigious industry award. The Healthcare People Management Association Awards, saw the Trust...

The Isle of Wight Council is endorsing a bid by the Southampton and Isle of Wight Music Hub to become the Hub Lead Organisation for the region. Full Council this week unanimously approved a motion by the Cabinet member for...

Monday 11th September – Friday 15th September 2023 • Rose Thwaite, 21, care of Downsview in Sandown, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. The existing order was varied to include an additional 25 hours. She...

2 charities based on the Isle of Wight are celebrating after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. For the 5th year running, Benefact Group is giving away over £1million to charities through...

Everyone is invited to celebrate the green space of Appley Park in Ryde during Appley Day on Sunday 1st October, from 11:00 to 15:00. Friends of Appley, supported by Ryde Town Council, Goodleaf Tree Climbing and Natural Enterprise are encouraging...

The team behind a community bus scheme in the West Wight has revealed exciting new plans to make the service greener and more cost-effective. This week the FYTbus team launched a new route using a brand-new electric bus that will...

Fears have emerged over significant job losses and a detrimental impact on Island businesses amid reports the parent company of Isle of Wight haulage firm Steve Porter Transport has filed for administration today (Friday) Drivers turned up to work this...