6th Newport (St. John's) Scouts group have been learning all about democracy and scams with recent visits to County Hall. The group of local scouts and cubs visited the council chamber and heard from Macebearer Steve Hammond as part of...

Martha Gilbey Young patients and staff at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust celebrated National Play in Hospital week, which ran from 7th-12th October. Spiderman, Pudsey Bear, a magician and face painter all attended the Children’s ward Tea Party on...

Ben Willows of UKSA Nearly 200 guests were welcomed to Gurnard Pines last Saturday (12th October) for the 4th Esplanade Charity Gala - an event now firmly on the Isle of Wight fundraising calendar. Those attending the annual gala were...

Red Funnel is supporting the ultimate light meets dark activities on the Isle of Wight this Autumn, with activities for all the family to enjoy the ultimate get-away to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali and Halloween. Bringing the festival...

A consultation on the future of Undercliff Drive has come out in favour of re-opening the road to through traffic. The council carried out a 6-week consultation over the summer seeking the views of residents, businesses and visitors on possible...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is responsible for monitoring and upholding standards of care in the UK, has rated Southern Housing Group’s Homecare service on the Isle of Wight as ‘Good’ across the board and the service’s leadership as...

The nation’s favourite talent show is hitting the road once again on its search to find talented acts for a brand-new series of BAFTA award-winning, Britain’s Got Talent. This year, the BGT team is coming to the Isle of Wight,...

Alice Webster The senior NHS nurse on the Isle of Wight has called on pensioners to get their flu jab as the health service prepares for another busy winter.  The NHS and local authority has launched a joint flu campaign...

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar, but properties are not thought to be at risk of flooding. Water levels in the Eastern Yar - which runs from Bembridge to Whitwell - are high and...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (18th October) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10213 £100.00 2954 £100.00 5587 £100.00 11396 £100.00 3807 £100.00 15448 £100.00 11308 £100.00 15644 £100.00 15610 £100.00 14705 £100.00 12842