Following the announcement of a major £26million investment by the Department for Transport (DfT) to upgrade the Island Line and the trains that run on it, the Solent LEP has today (Thursday) confirmed its investment of £700,000, which, alongside an...

The attention of commuters was caught when Police officers swooped to arrest an 18-year-old man at the Red Jet terminal in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday)  A large number of officers descended on Fountain Quay at just before 17:00, raising questions amongst...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened a new 14-bed Community Unit at St Mary's Hospital to help ease winter pressures and support people to leave hospital as soon as they are able to. The Trust, which provides ambulance,...

Another string of great artist names and Top of the Pops favourites have been added to this Summer’s Jack Up festival line-up, the Island’s very own retro festival which celebrates the sounds of yesteryear. Baby D, best known for their...

Residents are objecting to plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for the erection of 20 new homes in the village of Whitwell. Perry Properties (IW) proposes to build a total of 8x 2-bed homes, 9x 3-bed homes and...

After 2019’s record-breaking event, the Island’s biggest Chinese New Year Celebration is back! Experience the vibrancy, colour and flavours of China’s famous festival at Robin Hill this February half term with a dazzling array of award-winning illuminations and entertainment. From...

Fake branded make-up containing traces of lead were among a haul of more than 1,000 counterfeit goods seized by Isle of Wight Council Trading Standards officers in an undercover sting, which has seen Steven Mather and Michelle Aldridge appear in...

Interested in volunteering with Girlguiding IW? There are a myriad of ways you can get involved! Volunteering opportunities can fit around your skills, commitments and interests. You don't need to have been involved in Girlguiding before to make a big...

In the Wessex Premier, relegation-threatened Cowes Sports FC went down to a narrow defeat against high flying Horndean on Saturday (11th January) after failing to convert a penalty late in the game. The Yachtsmen began the game well, almost scoring...

Community Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist, Georgina Newnham, has won a prestigious National Award for her outstanding patient care. Georgina, who works at St. Mary’s Hospital, was recently nominated to receive a ‘You’re Simply Marvellous’ award by heart failure patient,...