Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce that pubs and restaurants across England will be forced to close from 22:00 every night as the coronavirus alert level is upgraded from 3 to 4. Boris is said to be placing...

This Stoptober, smokers across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier ahead of flu season by joining over 2 million smokers nationwide who have made a quit attempt...

A new trial in Hampshire aiming to reduce nitrate levels in the Solent has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. The government-backed trial seeks to address the issue of nitrate pollution – caused in part by developers...

Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a 40ft yacht with a failed engine just south of the Nab Tower this morning (Monday). The 'Alfred Albert Williams' launched at around 11:45 at the request of Solent Coastguard to assist...

Linda Stone, the long-serving leader of the 1st Carisbrooke Guide Unit, has been awarded a coveted Compass Award. The South West England Compass Award can be gained by any adult member of Girlguiding within the region in recognition of their...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking 2 business leaders to join the Solent Skills Advisory Panel.  The Solent LEP is a business-led collaboration between private, public and education sectors, where influential private and public sector leaders act as...

Network Ryde have sent out a third round of care packs to young people in the town, thanks to the support of Tesco. The youth organisation, which is funded by Ryde Town Council, successfully received a grant from the Tesco's...

The town of Sandown has been awarded Gold in the South & South East in Bloom competition for 2020. Thanks to a blooming good effort, Sandown picked up the top spot in the Small Coastal Town category. In spite of...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now ready to aid the Island’s business community with applications for the Kickstart Programme as a Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) Intermediary. The Kickstart Scheme creates new...

Newport piercing boutique, Pin Up Girls, has launched a raffle in support of the local domestic abuse charity, Wight DASH. A total of 40 prizes, including piercings and products from the boutique, are on offer in the raffle, which is...