Organisers of the hugely popular Jack Up The Summer festival are staging a couple of great feel-good party nights – one for 80’s aficionados and one for lovers of 90’s dance groove, both featuring top name chart acts. The cheese...

Sewer repairs which closed Osborne Steps in Shanklin last week are expected to take 3 months to complete, the Isle of Wight Council has been informed. The footpath, which links Eastcliff Promenade with Shanklin Esplanade, will remain closed with diversions...

Wight Rally Sport duo Richard Weaver and James Pink will this weekend compete at the Aarova Rally, located in the East Flanders area of Belgium. 4 years has passed since Weaver last competed on Belgian soil, yielding 5th overall and...

The Cabin overlooking Ventnor beach has just been announced as 2019 UK winner for the Most Romantic Beachfront Getaway Accommodation by LUXlife Magazine in their prestigious, national Hotel and Spa awards. Voted for by the public, these awards honour those...

Red Funnel will be shining a spotlight on the Isle of Wight with its new awards, the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’. Celebrating all that is great about the Isle of Wight, the awards will recognise the diverse and...

Police, Paramedics and HM Coastguard were called to Shanklin earlier this morning (Wednesday) after a person took up position on the cliff top overlooking the Esplanade. Concerns were raised for the welfare of male shortly before 04:50. Officers were able to...

Armed Police have detained 1 male at gunpoint on a busy street in Ryde this evening (Tuesday). The incident began at around 17:00 when passengers on board a Southern Vectis double decker bus were taken by surprise. Armed officers conducted...

Children’s charity Barnardo’s is appealing for volunteers to help support children and young people on the Isle of Wight. Volunteers are needed to help run the play and stay sessions across the Island. The sessions are free and used by...

Carisbrooke Castle will be at the centre of this year’s Isle of Wight Day celebrations. Isle of Wight Day will host a Family Fun Day at the castle on Saturday 21st September starting at 10:00. For this one special day...

A group of musicians serenaded visitors at a street party in Ryde on Sunday, organised jointly by a new arts centre and a local residents group. 10 members of The RUG - formerly Ryde Ukulele Group - performed Sweet Georgia...