An arrest has been made after a woman was allegedly threatened to be 'bricked in the face' by a man who later followed her carrying a rock in a sock and a glass bottle. It's claimed that the victim -...

The exceptional achievements of Platform One College of Music were celebrated on Tuesday as the independent college was awarded the prestigious silver BTEC Award for BTEC College of the Year 2021. Platform One, which is 20 years old this year,...

An environmentalist is hoping to raise awareness of plastic pollution when he embarks on a world record attempt to swim around the Isle of Wight in under 26 hours.  Oly Rush will begin his 65-mile adventure near Seaview, taking on...

Even though its slogan is – What Happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, there’s a lot to be said about this desert city. It’s the 28th most populated city in the US, the most populated one in Nevada, the home...

Anyone aged over 18 can now walk-in for their first or second COVID-19 vaccination at The Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport. Clinics are being held every day of the week between now and the end of the month, at varying...

Now and again, everyone wants to do something that goes outside the norm, where they can feel liberated and like an individual, not constrained by society, their job or other people’s expectations. Of course, when you step away from what’s...

If you just finished your education in the fine arts and are equipped with the skills necessary to start working, it’s time to think about where can you ply your trade. It’s not just about what you want or what...

A new draft of the Island Planning Strategy is set to be agreed for public consultation by councillors and will set the framework for many major planning decisions for years to come.  With policies that will affect the environment, housing,...

A new £860,000 homeless assessment hub will open its doors next week, providing specialist support to those most in need. The assessment hub will help vulnerable people avoid sleeping rough by providing a roof over their head, providing tailored support...

A pilot service that currently supports the wellbeing of young people aged 5 to 19 in 8 Island schools, will expand to all schools from next year. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Barnardo’s and the Isle of Wight Youth...