Isle of Wight primary schools have improved at a much faster rate than schools nationally in the end of primary assessments, published on Friday (13th December 2019). The improvement is the third-largest in the country. Finalised Key Stage 2 results...

The crew of Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight have welcomed an unusual guest onboard – a giant cuddly teddy bear who’s touring the country to increase awareness and help raise money for Royal Mail’s in-house charity the Rowland Hill Fund....

A pedestrian has been struck by a moving vehicle outside a railway station in Ryde this evening (Friday). Police are currently on scene at St John’s Hill and are awaiting the arrival of paramedics. The incident occurred at around 19:45....

A revised timetable is in force on Wightlink's Yarmouth-Lymington route, with a revised timetable also due to come into force on the Fishbourne-Portsmouth route from Monday. Due to the 'severe weather' forecast, alongside the need to complete essential maintenance, Wightlink...

New measures are set for approval to improve the ‘pedestrian experience’ and safety in Ryde High Street - but with a loss of on-street parking for residents and visitors to the cinema, bingo hall and local food outlets. The changes...

With Christmas just around the corner, millions of Brits are once again getting to grips with the more ‘administrative’ aspect of the season. By which, we mean the important job of sorting out those Christmas cards, gift tags and the...

As fertility slides closer to becoming a worldwide epidemic, a few countries are hoping to offer better options. Population rates are falling in countries throughout the world. Countries like Iceland, Germany, Portugal and Poland are nearing a zero population growth....

Thanks to high-speed internet connections, the Isle of Wight has become the perfect destination to work while you holiday. And yes, while the idea of working while on vacation may seem horrid to many, it is something people are increasingly...

The date for one of the world’s most iconic sailing races, Round the Island Race, has been confirmed for 2020. Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, will take in the stunning coastline of the Isle of...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is promoting the region, its assets, leading industries and sectors flourishing here, as well as its state-of-the-art training facilities, to countries around the globe. Chief Executive Anne-Marie Mountifield and Board Director Kevin George recently...