Network Rail has begun work on improving the railway line between Ryde and Shanklin ahead of the arrival of new trains later this year. Engineers have been replacing sections of the line in the area of Ryde St John's this...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Takeover car event, which was due to take place next month, have confirmed that the event has been cancelled for 2020. Those behind the gathering say that it has been an 'extremely challenging time'...

The Island Sailing Club has announced their intention to run the ISC Nab Tower Race on Saturday 5th September 2020 and Christchurch Bay Race on Saturday 26th September 2020. The Nab Tower race will see competitors race from Cowes, eastwards...

Isle of Wight-based 5 Star Pest Control has this week joined the British Pest Control Association – the biggest UK trade body representing organisations involved in the eradication of public health pests. Already accredited by the National Pest Technicians Association...

Another 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified on the Isle of Wight. 428 cases have been recorded on the Island since the start of the pandemic, with the latest 2 listed as being confirmed on Tuesday this week....

Suicide Prevention & Intervention (SPIIOW), the Isle of Wight’s Suicide Prevention and Intervention charity, has launched a new and improved phone system along with a new phone number. Island-based ITG has picked up the phone and answered the call for...

Poundstretcher in Newport will be closing its doors by the end of the month as part of the company's nationwide rescue. Around 250 of the national chain's stores are closing with the loss of approximately 2,000 jobs. It's said that...

Action on Hearing Loss, a leading Island charity which supports local people with sensory loss, has launched a new 'drive-through’ service for hearing aid maintenance at their Newport offices. The service is designed to provide a safe, COVID free environment...

HIWCF has announced the launch of a new £1.76 million ‘Solent Supporting Employment’ Grant Programme, which will provide grants of £30,000 - £60,000 for local community and not-for-profit organisations that can reach and work with individuals facing complex barriers to...

The Great South Run, which was due to take place on 18th October, has been cancelled for 2020. Organisers say they haven’t taken this decision lightly. Over the past few months, those behind the annual event have worked hard -...