Osborne House Romantic and risqué birthday presents exchanged between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert will be on display at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on Friday (24th May) as English Heritage celebrates the 200th anniversary of their births. 'Celebration:...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People have welcomed their newest recruits - Labradors Trevor, Bonnie and Dylan. The first 3 Ability Dog puppies in training for 2019 have arrived with the Sandown-based charity and will eventually go on to assist young...

Coastguard Rescue Teams from The Needles and Ventnor assisted Police with an incident at Tennyson Down near Freshwater late last night (Tuesday).  The 2 teams were tasked to assist Hampshire Constabulary at a point 400m west of Watcombe Bay at...

A former NatWest business centre on the Isle of Wight is one of several local properties set to go under the auctioneer’s hammer next month. With more than 12,500 sq ft of space, the 2-storey freehold premises at Riverway, Newport...

Moves on the Isle of Wight to integrate public services so money can be focused to support frontline activity have been welcomed by Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. During Liz's first visit to the Isle of Wight...

Over 500 people enjoyed an annual Balloon Festival at a 13th Century church in Northwood at the weekend. Giant balloons of all shapes and sizes with an underwater theme were created and put on display at St John the Baptist...

The Isle of Wight's eco-friendly clothing company, Rapanui, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation. Over the past 10 years the Freshwater-based firm has put sustainability at the core of everything it does. From humble beginnings in a...

The Isle of Wight is busily preparing to welcome 36 elite soldiers and their magnificent horses for the Royal Isle of Wight County Show next month. The countdown has begun until the Household Cavalry comes to town on Sunday 30th...

Police have arrested the driver of a Ford Fiesta following a pursuit in the quiet village of Adgestone this lunchtime (Tuesday). The incident began at around 11:20 when the vehicle failed to stop for officers in Apse Heath, which led...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has responded to new research showing many bees are on the brink of extinction. A new report from WWF and Bug Life has revealed that many bee species risk extinction and some have...