A dramatic circle of events disturbed Americans in the midst of a pandemic situation: police violence that led to protests, which led to more violence, retaliation, and looting. The situation quickly expanded through different cities and it was finally clear:...

Thousands of pounds worth of micro grants is still available to good causes helping communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Back in March, Southern Co-op donated £40,000 to a community fund which was set up to support the causes and...

An 86-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a report of a sexual assault in Cowes. It is alleged that the offence occurred at an address in the town yesterday (Sunday). As part of the Police's...

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking feedback on a proposal for changing the way that top-up funding — which provides support for children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) — is paid to mainstream schools. An 8-week consultation...

A student from Medina College has bagged a national award for developing an innovative solution to the issues students faced during lockdown. In June this year, during the period of lockdown and school closures, InvestIN Education set a challenge for...

Armed Police were deployed to a residential street in Newport yesterday evening (Sunday) when reports were received of a man allegedly making threats to kill.  Officers were mobilised to Home Meade, off Furrlongs, shortly before 18:00. Based on the information...

The Freshwater, Yarmouth and Totland Community Bus service - FYTbus - is enjoying a triple celebration. The first piece of positive news is that the community asset is now back running a pre-COVID-19 service of 2 morning and 1 afternoon...

Southern Water's Unflushables team visited the Isle of Wight last week to help prevent blockages of wet wipes, fat, oil, grease and other nasties that shouldn't be put down sinks and loos. Adhering to social distancing rules, the team knocked...

A car has left the carriageway and come to a stop in a hedge on the outskirts of Newport this morning (Monday). The minor incident has occurred on Staplers Road near the junction with Blacklands Lane. A small hatchback has...

Barratt Developments, comprising Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has become the first major housebuilder to be commended for its targets to reduce its carbon emissions by a leading company calling for action against climate change.  The UK’s leading sustainable...