The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns this October with some old favourites and new additions for those who enjoy getting out and about. The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival, held between 7th and 15th October, is a popular...

This August the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is introducing a new initiative to support perinatal mums with their mental health and wellbeing. The project is called ‘Tiger Cubs and Mums’ and aims to fulfil a community need to support local perinatal...

For the 2nd week in succession, the Wightlink Warriors have had to cancel the speedway meeting scheduled for Thursday (3rd August) at the Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde. Co-owner Barry Bishop said: “Thursday’s meeting is off. It is sad news for...

Bembridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched in gusty conditions earlier this afternoon (Wednesday) to recover a dinghy which had washed out to sea. The call came in shortly before 13:10 and the lifeboat was launched to a position Northeast of...

Have you ever thought you might like to have a go at radio? If you are aged 11-18 and hold an Isle of Wight Council Short Breaks Membership card you might like to try the Vectis Radio 4Ps Saturday sessions....

The Island Storyteller’s Somewhen team brought myriad stories to Ventnor Fringe last week in a multitude of events.  Internationally renowned storyteller Xanthe Gresham Knight enthralled the audience with her tales chosen by the audience;  Xanthe had stepped in at the...

15 young people from the Isle of Wight aged 14 to 18, alongside 4 adult volunteers, are now in SaeManGeum, South Korea attending the 25th World Scout Jamboree which runs until 12th August. The majority are attending as part of...

Long Island in Newport has announced that it will close at the end of this month - but has revealed that a brand new restaurant and cocktail bar will replace it. Announcing the closure on social media, Long Island has...

Popular Island company Tyres of Wight have announced their closure with dozens taking to social media to thank them for their hard work and to wish them well for the future. In an emotional post on social media, Chris from...

Almost 1,200 sewage overflow pipes discharged into England and Wales’ most sensitive wildlife habitats - including the Isle of Wight - for over 300,000 hours last year, new data has revealed. In the South, the Solent and Dorset coast Special...