The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed University of Portsmouth Vice Chancellor Professor Graham Galbraith to its board of directors with immediate effect. Graham comes to the board with extensive experience in management and a strong entrepreneurial outlook which...

As part of his campaign to secure an ‘Island Deal’ from Government, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely this week spoke in a parliamentary debate on improving healthcare on the Isle of Wight. In his speech, Bob again outlined the...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have responded to reports of a fuse box fire at a hotel in Sandown this morning (Wednesday). 3 appliances - 1 from Shanklin and 2 from Ryde - were mobilised to Oyo...

Isle of Wight-based D.H Price Motors has been recognised as the AA's Garaging Contractor of the Year 2019 for the South. The prestigious award recognises the continued great performance and hard work of the 25-strong team over the past 12...

With just 3 weeks left until the doors open on the brand-new scare attractions at Terror Island, there are a few things you ought to know! If you’re struggling to contain your excitement and can’t wait for the opening night...

The first merger of GP practices on the Isle of Wight took place as planned today (Tuesday). Carisbrooke Medical Centre and the Dower House Surgery - both in Newport - have joined forces in a move to help ensure the...

HJ Bennett, Ryde Demolition and Stoneham Construction are to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court following the death of 53-year-old David Shayler on a construction site in Newport back in 2016. On the morning of 13th October 2016, emergency services were...

Wightfibre and Newport Football Club have announced WightFibre’s support for the club's new, state-of-the-art football and community stadium. 'WightFibre Park', to be located off Racecourse, has been designed to maximise community use by offering top-class facilities including a grandstand, clubhouse...

Over £750 has been raised for Beaulieu Respite thanks to the efforts of the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club. An open day was held at Arreton Barns on 21st June with a whole array of gleaming cars put on display for...

Wight Tri members Alan Jones and Daniel Morgan travelled to a wet and windy Weymouth to compete in the Weymouth Iron Man 70.3 middle distance triathlon on 22nd September. The event comprised of a 1.2 mile swim in Weymouth Bay,...