Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club welcomed visiting New Milton & District RFC to the Fairway at the weekend, where things certainly went in the home side's favour. The opening exchanges were physical and intense as both teams explored the opposing...

Strong winds on the Solent have resulted in the suspension of Hovertravel's Ryde to Southsea service this afternoon (Thursday). Both Solent Flyer and Island Flyer have been halted as a result of the adverse conditions. Hovertravel say that an update...

UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its third and largest vessel for MBNA Thames Clippers, the first Hunt Class Mk3. The 38m Venus Clipper has been built to a 10-month build schedule and is reflective of the increased business...

Pupils from Nine Acres Community Primary School are celebrating World Book Day today (Thursday) with a bundle of brand new books for their school library, donated by local supermarket Morrisons. The books have been gifted to Nine Acres Primary School...

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to run a pilot project to improve support for residents with communication needs and who use alternative communication methods. The scheme – due to launch later this month - will feature a multi-agency...

Challenge & Adventure are holding their 'Huge Challenging Spring Quiz' at Gurnard Pines tomorrow (Friday). The event, sponsored by Southern Co-Op Funeral Care, will see teams of 4 battle it out over 10 rounds for the 1st place prize of...

It’s a big 'hats off' to Islanders who have supported the latest Mountbatten fundraising initiative, Hats for the Hospice. This year saw a fabulous response to the campaign from all sides of the Island, from hat mufti days in schools,...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been placed into financial special measures by NHS Improvement as it battles a worsening deficit. Specific costs relating to the Island's situation have been blamed for not being able to deliver all efficiency...

The Isle of Wight Council has been urged to ensure future development gives more consideration to using locally-sourced and sustainable materials. Wight Building Materials is leading calls for the emerging new planning blueprint – the Island Planning Strategy – to...

An unannounced inspection of St Mary’s Hospital’s emergency department has led to the Care Quality Commission issuing a Warning Notice to ensure Isle of Wight patients receive the high quality care they deserve. Inspectors visited St Mary's on 21st January this...