A former NHS nurse has given a podcast interview about the importance of early intervention, living with depression on an Island and how working in a group can help Islanders struggling with their mental health.  In a thought-provoking and honest...

A new multi-agency intervention service designed to reduce the risk of reoffending amongst stalkers has been announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. It follows a successful bid to the Home Office of more than £1million of funding...

Cowes-based UKSA has announced yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE as its host for its first Crew Welfare round table during this week’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with a view to effecting positive change for seafarers. Together with The Seafarers’ Charity, UKSA,...

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Summer 2023, with Sandown beach among them. This year Sandown has again met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue...

The Isle of Wight Balloon Festival returns to Robin Hill between 27th-29th May with a new extraordinary line-up of entertainment, wit Cowboys Vs Dinosaurs also making a return to Blackgang Chine! In what's billed as the ultimate family festival, the...

MP Bob Seely has written to leading members of parliament’s animal interest groups, asking them to support his amendments to ban the Savannah cat trade. The Island’s MP has written to officers from the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for Cats, Animal...

Restaurant Matthew Tomkinson at The Hambrough in Ventnor has been shortlisted for the prestigious Menu of the Year Award at the Cateys 2023, the largest and most coveted awards in the hospitality sector. In a milestone year for the biggest...

Ryde Town Council is celebrating the success of the Mayoral Fundraising Auction, which was held on Saturday (13th May). The event, which took place at the prestigious Ryde School, was attended by 100 guests, including local business owners, members from...

A national week of action to tackle knife crime and violence, known as Operation Sceptre, has launched this week. Efforts have been intensified to make streets safer in Hampshire and here on the Isle of Wight as officers will be...

Blackwater Mill Residential Home proudly celebrated VE Day with a series of engaging activities and heartfelt tributes to honour the historic occasion. Residents delved into the spirit of VE Day by immersing themselves in old photographs, including captivating images of...