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...

The Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group (IWPCSG) has reached a major milestone after conducting its 10,000th Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test during a public screening event in Newport on Saturday (1st November). The volunteer-run charity, which offers support...

Buying your first home is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. One step that often gets overlooked is arranging a property survey.  A survey can highlight problems before you commit, saving you from unexpected costs later...

Southern Vectis is showing its support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.  Southern Vectis is also offering free travel all day - on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day -...

The Ministry of Justice says that 2 serving prisoners will 'face punishment' following a significant disorder incident at HMP Isle of Wight last night (Monday). It was shortly before 17:00 that the alarming situation began behind the prison walls, with...

An elderly woman has been charged with drink driving after she rolled her Mercedes onto its side on a country lane near Brading yesterday evening (Monday). It was just before 18:30 that emergency services were called to Lower Road, Adgestone...

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast, with parts of East Cowes and Cowes expected to experience flooding later today (Tuesday) and into tomorrow. It's said that high tide tonight will bring the...

A group of creative crafters from the Isle of Wight Community Club are spreading a little extra magic this festive season. The club’s 'Craft and Chat' group has been busy lovingly hand-knitting 150 cheerful woollen elves, each tagged with the...

The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed a visit from the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as part of a 2-day tour championing the power of planning across the South East. RTPI President Helen Fadipe, joined by...

Rogue builder Richard Sullivan, who defrauded Island residents out of around £20,000 as part of a 'get rich quick scheme', has been jailed for more than 3 years. e years and nine months, after a successful Isle of Wight Council...