An inquest into the death of 42-year-old Joanna Orpin, a senior recruitment consultant from Ryde, has concluded she took her own life by jumping from Culver Cliff near Sandown. A major search and rescue operation was launched in horrendous weather...

Jobseekers should never be stuck for transport over the festive period thanks to the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card. From visiting family, carrying out shopping to attending job interviews, public transport is a lifeline for getting around. But fares can...

The Isle of Wight – as anyone who lives here or has ever visited can attest to – is a wonderful place. The island retains a certain charm and quaintness, yet still maintains infrastructure that can give people a busier...

DEFRA Minister, George Eustice, has advised Bob Seely that leaving the EU provides an opportunity to introduce stronger measures around super trawlers. Following public concerns raised in October - when the Margiris super trawler was spotted off the coast of...

The Hurricanes welcomed old rivals Millbrook to the Fairway for the final competitive fixture of 2019 last weekend, and it lived up to its billing.  Sandown exploded out of the blocks, and not for the bounce of the ball, would...

Portable life-saving equipment that attempts to resuscitate patients following a cardiac arrest has been provided by the Friends of St Mary's Hospital for the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. A £35,000 donation has allowed the service to acquire 4 such...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has successfully purchased 2 pieces of land in Newchurch to create the Trust's largest nature reserve. Back in October, the Trust launched an ambitious appeal to purchase the 2 very important pieces...

More young Islanders will be able to take part in beach football thanks to the ongoing support of the Isle of Wight Foundation. The Foundation – made up of the organisations behind Island Roads – has donated nearly £3,500 to...

Wightlink stepped in with free crossings to help Zara Ellis with the last leg of her challenge to bring her much-loved cat Lucy home to the Isle of Wight from Scotland. The black cat stowed away in Zara’s neighbours’ horsebox...

Spectator tickets are now on sale for the Sandown Sprint, part of the Isle of Wight Speed Trials to held over 28th/29th March 2020. Book your tickets in advance now to take advantage of special online prices - a perfect...