There is further disruption on Island Line trains today (Wednesday) due to a technical fault. Only 1 train is operating on the Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin network, which is now common practice with only 2 trains left on the...

As the government announces a new 3-tier system of local COVID alert levels - with the Island in the 'medium' category - Islanders have been urged not to let their guard down in the continuing fight against coronavirus.  Council leader...

The children’s ward at St Mary's Hospital is now the guardian of 'Phoebe’s Light', which helps children have less stressful blood tests or cannulas. The Accuvein finder, nicknamed Phoebe’s Light after a very special girl in the children’s ward care,...

A 16-year-old boy, who was armed with an axe, has been charged with numerous offences including the burglary of Ashey Road Garage near Ryde and Prices Garage in Newport. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before...

The RSPCA is concerned a boom in kitten buying could lead to more cats coming into rescue centres and needing new homes, as the charity reports there were 81 cat incidents on the Isle of Wight this year. This July...

The past 9 months have been some of the toughest periods small businesses on the Isle of Wight have ever faced, and this doesn’t look set to end any time soon. A survey has now been launched to gather views...

With calls to the NSPCC about sexual abuse increasing since schools started back, the children’s charity has teamed up with Ant & Dec to make sure children know what to do and who to speak to if something is concerning...

A street art project dreamt up by Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council and local charity Independent Arts has been installed in Newport’s Cockram’s Yard. The project, also supported by Shaping Newport, allowed people to learn more about notable characters from...

The Government has announced it will spend over half a million pounds on Isle of Wight arts and cultural organisations to help them survive the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The money – which comes from the Culture Recovery Fund...

It is impossible not to notice that the abbreviation CBD has been popping up all over the place recently. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is being used to alleviate depression, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, and pain. And the naturally-occurring chemical is now...