National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1st-7th June, is a time to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution and time volunteers give to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The Trust has an incredible 300+ volunteers and this...

A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a cash robbery at a shop in Cowes this afternoon (Tuesday), during which a member of staff was threatened. Police were called at 12:04 to reports of a robbery at Rashley’s Premier Shop...

New traffic arrangements will come into force from Monday (8th June) for the next phase of the major improvement works to St Mary’s junction in Newport. Work to Parkhurst Road, north of St Mary’s roundabout at the hospital frontage, is...

Local MP Bob Seely has welcomed further details on the Government’s extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the inclusion of some of the changes which he had pushed for. Last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extension...

Having sex in your own home with someone from a different household could land you a criminal record as a result of an update to the coronavirus lockdown rules. As part of the regulation changes announced last week, the Government...

It is completely understandable why the UK is such a sought-after tourist destination. It is a perfect blend of history, culture and breathtaking scenery. Although the capital boasts of monumental landmarks, there is much to see outside the city limits....

All GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight now have the ability to have video appointments with patients, after a programme to introduce the technology was accelerated in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As part of the...

2 community-led renewable energy schemes on the Isle of Wight have received a total of £73,000 in feasibility funding from the Rural Community Energy Fund. Wight Community Energy will use the grants to test the viability of developing a solar...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has announced that their much loved Jack Donkey 'Dusty' passed away on Sunday having finally given up his struggle with severe arthritis, which had plagued him for a number of years. Dusty had been...

This year 4 groups of Island volunteers have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; this is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK, and is the equivalent of an individual being awarded...