Ideas travel in odd ways. Sometimes they cross the sea as bold reforms, sometimes as quiet habits, or as experiments that prove a point. Ireland has been, for long stretches, a testing ground for policies and practices that later found...

Isle of Wight swimmer Zac Lacey has retained his 200m Butterfly title at the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Albufeira, Portugal. Zac has waited 16 months since the last World Championships for an international competition competing for Team GB...

A 75m cargo vessel, the Shetland Trader, suffered an engine power failure before it crashed into moored boats on the River Medina last night (Tuesday), it has been confirmed. At around 19:00, the Shetland Trader, which was under the guidance...

A Grand Centenary Charity Quiz is set to take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport next Friday (14th November), organised by Rotary on the Wight in celebration of 100 years of service. The event will be held in the...

A boat painted with the striking words 'Stop Genocide' down the side, which went aground at Fishbourne yesterday (Tuesday), led to a call out for Coastguards. It was shortly before 18:00 that HM Coastguard received reports of a vessel aground...

The data indicate that in 2024, there were 29,537 killed or seriously injured casualties, a figure largely consistent with 2023. By contrast, the total number of casualties across all severities fell to 128,375, marking a 3% year-on-year reduction, which translates...

Police cordoned off several streets in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) amid fears an individual had been seriously assaulted. An extensive crime scene was established on Regent Street, Carlton Road and Atherley Road at just before...

Age UK Isle of Wight is inviting individuals from all walks of life to apply for new Trustee roles as the local charity looks to strengthen its board and continue delivering vital services to older residents across the Isle of...

A new era is dawning for Visit Isle of Wight as a fresh Board of Directors, made up of leading figures from across the local tourism industry, has been elected following long-overdue elections. The move marks a significant turning point...

Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, has announced the appointment of Richard Milne as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role has been created to provide key focus on efficient execution of deliveries, accelerating the company’s growth plans and scaling...