The Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest horse racing events on the planet and the real pinnacle of jumps racing for horses, trainers, jockeys and spectators alike. In this guide, we give you the low-down on all the races...

Police are appealing for information after an elderly woman was grabbed by a man in Shanklin yesterday evening (Wednesday). Hampshire Constabulary say they were called at around 17:30 to reports of an assault by the train station in Regent Street....

Grants of up to £3,000 are now available to help provide new or additional activities for families and young people living on the Isle of Wight. Local groups, clubs and enterprises are being encouraged to apply for an 'Early Help...

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight tonight (Thursday) and into Friday morning, with Islanders being urged to take care due to the risk of black ice. Forecasters at IW Met Service say that as...

Southern Vectis is launching a campaign designed to recognise the mammoth efforts of key workers and community heroes during the coronavirus pandemic. The bus operator has been providing transport throughout the 3 lockdowns, for those who play vital roles within...

A review into the sentencing of a child rapist from Freshwater is to take place as it has been claimed his 14-year sentence is simply 'too lenient'. 62-year-old Graham Medway orally raped a 3-year-old girl at Fort Victoria Country Park...

Elite counter terrorism police conducted a rare training exercise on the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday), with loud explosions sparking concern amongst local residents. Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO), from the Metropolitan Police, travelled across the Solent to the...

Caroline Robertson can vividly recall asking her husband to check on her every 10 minutes as she lay in bed terrified she could stop breathing at any moment. Caroline, a specialist physiotherapist based at St Mary's Hospital, feels lucky to...

The Isle of Wight is in the top 10 cheapest places in the UK for car insurance, according to comparethemarket. Motorists on the Island are paying, on average, £449.95 per annum for their car insurance. This is £141.68 more expensive...

Morrisons staff on the Isle of Wight are to receive at least £10 an hour wage, the supermarket chain has announced. The new deal will start in April and will mean a significant pay increase for nearly 96,000 Morrisons colleagues,...