8 children aged between 11 and 17 took to the water in an epic challenge to sail 3 RS Quest Dinghies around the Isle of Wight last Sunday (3rd September). 2 of the dinghies were occupied by 3 children with...

The Isle of Wight College has announced the retirement of Dr Nick England from his position as Chair of Governors. After more than 16 years of dedicated service and valuable contributions, Dr England passes the baton to Mrs Sara Weech,...

2 Isle of Wight accommodation providers have been announced among the 100 winners of VisitEngland's annual ROSE Award. The ROSE Awards recognise just 100 accommodation providers across England who give visitors the best customer experience. They celebrate the establishments, irrespective...

The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police have been increasing operational focus on those driving while impaired as part of a national campaign run by the National Police Chiefs' Council...

HM Coastguard have launched a rescue operation for people cut off by the tide at Freshwater Bay. Search and rescue teams from The Needles and Ventnor are responding to the incident alongside  RNLI lifeboats from Yarmouth and Lymington. The incident...

Residents of Vecta House Care Home celebrated Isle of Wight Day early with a visit from the Island's 1 and only mascot, 'Nipper'. Nipper scuttled around Vecta House bringing joy and laughter to both residents and staff while handing out...

Questions remain over a disputed piece of land adjacent to St Blasius Academy in Shanklin, although the organisation which runs the school has offered 'a warm invitation to organised groups' to use the playing field. As exclusively reported by Island...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) for the South East Region, including the Isle of Wight. The alert is in place between now and 21:00 on Sunday 10th September across Hampshire and the...

An Isle of Wight brass band is busy rehearsing for a series of free concerts in September and October. Abbey Brass will perform at St Mary’s Church in Brading on 9th September at 19:30 and again at Binstead Methodist Church...

Robin Hill has announced that after a challenging Summer, due to the weather and the economy, it will temporarily close its doors until December and therefore will not host the popular Fiesta of the Dead event in October, which has...