Cowes-based The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has been awarded just over £2million by players of People’s Postcode Lottery to support its efforts in tackling climate change. Awarded as part of People’s Postcode Lottery’s Postcode Climate Challenge initiative, the £2million boost will...

Firefighters are responding to a serious house fire in Cowes this morning (Tuesday). Black smoke can be seen billowing from a residential property in the area of Arctic Road in the town, with reports of 'explosions' being heard. Several appliances...

The Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership has issued an update on scams that have come to light in the local community recently. Islanders are being urged to be very wary of any unsolicited phone calls, emails and texts and...

Isle of Wight Greens are celebrating after winning 2 seats in the Local Election - which will lead to the formation of the first official Green Party group on the Isle of Wight Council. Joe Lever (Carisbrooke and Gunville) and...

If you are a business owner or you at least intend to become one, there’s a high chance you have a picture of the various types of expenses to expect from time to time. These expenses will need to be...

The Isle of Wight College is inviting Island residents, from school leavers to adults, to join them virtually on Wednesday (12th May) for what will hopefully be their last virtual evening event before restrictions are eased and they can welcome...

Police have confirmed that a fire at the Ocean Hotel in Sandown is being treated as arson, but the exact cause has not yet been established and no arrests have made. Shortly before 20:30 on Saturday night, Hampshire & Isle...

The RSPCA is gearing itself up for a hectic bird breeding season, as new figures reveal that the charity received almost 9,000 (8,967) calls about orphaned, sick and injured baby birds last year. The majority of calls from concerned members...

Peter Shreeve, the Assistant District Secretary for the National Education Union (NEU) on the Isle of Wight, was recently named South East Region Officer of the Year. Due to COVID restrictions, the certificate could not be awarded in person at...

Deborah Marshall, Ward Sister With Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th May) around the corner and at a time when everyone is feeling the impact of the challenges over this past year, many people are reconsidering what role they play to...