A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Officers from the local neighbourhoods policing team made a proactive traffic stop whilst out...

Running a business comes with many overheads. Paying suppliers, transport costs, utility bills, marketing and the rest all add up. One of the biggest expenses for many companies is office space. Office space for many businesses across the UK is...

Mary Case 3 new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to serve on the Isle of Wight, it has been announced. In this formal voluntary role, they will assist the Lord-Lieutenant in her work. The appointment is until retirement on their...

With the sun shining and Spring well underway, Islanders and visitors alike are being treated to the return of an ice cream van at Blackgang Viewpoint Car Park. From today (Friday 6th March), Wight Ices will be serving up delicious whipped...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he has been assured by Island health bosses that plans are in place on the Isle of Wight to tackle any cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, as it is now termed. Bob said:...

Photo: AlexsLens Video Productions Upcoming artist Emellia has released the music video for her second single 'Run' - and it was filmed in Ventnor! 'Run' is a contrasting single to the Binstead singer's debut single ‘Authority’, showing the true colours...

The Isle of Wight Festival says that at this moment in time the event will go ahead in 2020 as planned. With talk of large gatherings being banned by the Government in a bid to slow down the spread of...

Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released it's list of the 25 most charming small towns in the UK - and Shanklin has made the top 5!  From North to South, East to West, all the pretty islands and...

Southern Vectis colleagues gathered this week to celebrate International Women’s Day, which takes place on Sunday (8th March).  The Isle of Wight bus operator boasts a high proportion of female drivers - bucking the national industry trend. Almost a quarter...

The Carers Lounge at St Mary’s Hospital, run by Carers IW,  has supported 1,200 carers since opening 2 years ago. Many people on the Island are caring for a relative, a neighbour or friend and are not aware of the...