Southern Vectis is laying out the red carpet for its most famous bus in September - as the Old Girl celebrates her 80th birthday.  The Isle of Wight operator is holding a special charity vintage tea party, in honour of...

The Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership (IWASP) is advising residents on how to prevent doorstep crime, as part of IWASP Awareness Month (September). Doorstep crime refers to rogue traders, bogus callers and distraction burglary. While we do have genuine...

7 lucky winners have scooped a share of £850 in prize money in the Friends of Shanklin Theatre's September Grand Prize Draw. Tickets are sold at £1 each during evening shows in the auditorium, at the Box Office and at...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to Portsmouth City Council to raise concerns about the impact a Clean Air Zone in the city may have on the Island. Following ministerial direction to improve air quality, Portsmouth City Council...

The appeal to save the historic Paddle Steamer Waverley and ensure that she returns to visit the Isle of Wight next season has seen a recent increase in donations with the total raised so far exceeding £850,000. Over 5,000 people...

A crash on the main road into East Cowes is causing delays in both directions this morning (Tuesday). 2 cars and a van are reported to have been involved in the shunt, which has taken place near the Folly Lane...

The Briddlesford Herd of Pedigree Guernsey cows have once again triumphed at the annual prizegiving and general meeting of the English Guernsey Cattle Society. Of the 16 classes, cows and bulls from the Briddlesford Herd won a total of 7...

The Cowes Floating Bridge has been pulled from service this morning (Tuesday) due to a mechanical failure. The troubled Floating Bridge No.6 has once again been hit with a technical gremlin, although the Isle of Wight Council has not expanded...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has unveiled its next generation of energy workers to help keep the lights on and tackle climate change. The 40 new recruits will play a vital role in delivering a secure, reliable and cost-effective...

A former pub landlord who had part of his foot amputated after developing sepsis is campaigning to raise awareness of the life-threatening condition. Philip Easton was admitted to hospital 2 weeks after scratching his right foot. His wife Barbara called...