The UK’s largest operator of caravan, lodge, cabin, glamping and camping holiday resorts is up for Best UK Family Holiday Company, and Best UK Holiday Parks and Lodges Company. The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until...

Red Funnel has announced minor changes to its vehicle ferry timetable, beginning this Tuesday (29th September) and set to last until 2nd November. The update coincides with the change in seasonal demand at this time of the year. Vehicle ferry...

Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat responded to reports of a life raft drifting off the coast of the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Friday). The Tamar-class lifeboat launched at around 15:50 at the request of Solent Coastguard to investigate a...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK. Delivering a speech in Parliament, the Chancellor yesterday (Thursday) announced a package of measures that will continue to...

Volunteers from Cowes RNLI have towed a vessel with engine failure to safety this afternoon (Friday). Cowes Lifeboat was tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at just gone 14:00 following reports of a boat in difficulty near Fishbourne. It didn't...

Island-based technology firm Innovative Physics have been confirmed as finalists in the prestigious South Coast Tech Awards 2020 for the second year running. The Awards, which will be issued during a virtual, interactive event this year, hosted by television technology...

Ryde Rotary has played in role in a significant global public health achievement, as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region has officially been certified wild polio-free. Polio is a debilitating disease mainly affecting children, which can cause paralysis and...

Hovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service between Ryde and Southsea this afternoon (Friday). Adverse weather conditions have been blamed for the cancellation - the second in as many days. An update is expected from the operator at 14:30, although it...

Island charities and organisations are holding a free event to help people hit financially by the COVID-19 crises. The event will take place in the Trafalgar Room at the Riverside Centre on Newport Quay, on Thursday 15th October from 09:30...

The Island Line train service between Ryde and Shanklin is disrupted this afternoon (Friday) due to a 'problem' at Sandown. South Western Railway says that the issue is currently under investigation. In the meantime, the line is blocked. Disruption is...