UKSA, the Cowes-based non-profit maritime charity, has announced that it has signed the 'She of the Sea' pledge. The pledge is a commitment by She of the Sea and signatory organisations to work together to build a diverse and inclusive...

You may feel like your world is coming to an end when you are drowning in massive debt. You are constantly worried about your future and if you will be able to provide for your family. It makes it even...

A virtual duck race is to be held to raise vital funds for Aspire Ryde, with COVID scuppering plans to bring back the annual event for spectators. Last year's race was cancelled entirely due to the pandemic, but this year...

The integral role played by social workers in supporting many of the Island's most vulnerable residents is being recognised today (Tuesday) on World Social Work Day. The day is an important way of thanking social work staff who had worked...

The Isle of Wight Council is teaming up with a range of partners to support Island young people for Young Carer Action Day today (Tuesday 16th March). The council has linked up with commissioned partners YMCA to promote the day...

A new supported living housing service for disabled people on the Island will soon have its first tenants. The Sunny Bay property in Shanklin will offer 24/7 support through leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire. Additional one-to-one support will also be...

Police moved in on an address in Cowes yesterday lunchtime (Monday) in a bid to locate and arrest a man wanted in connection with an assault. At around 11:50, a large number of officers rendezvoused in a car park before...

Major work to strengthen the 7m high wall that supports the highway at Hope Road in Shanklin has now been completed by Island Roads. The project addresses erosion at the base of the wall that has been caused by groundwater....

Monday 8th March – Friday 12th March 2021 • Dean McGuire, 46, of Kings Road in East Cowes, pleaded guilty to drink driving (109). He was disqualified from driving for 2 years and ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid...

A motorcyclist who jumped a red light and crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle has been given 9 points on his licence by Isle of Wight Magistrates. On 17th September last year, 39-year-old Richard Hicks, of Whitecross Avenue in Shanklin, was...