This February half term, the Isle of Wight Zoo at Sandown is appealing for children to help prepare for the arrival of 2 rescued lion brothers – Vigo and Kumba. The zoo needs some truly lionhearted helpers to take part...

The Hambrough in Ventnor has announced the appointment of Ashley Randle as the Head Chef of its newly reopening restaurant. Ashley’s experience of working with some of the country’s culinary masters, together with ideas from different cultures and styles, has...

Organiser Dani Johnson With under 3 weeks to go until Mountbatten’s Hats for the Hospice fundraiser, organiser and Community Events Fundraiser Dani Johnson has been speaking about the inspiration behind the event. Dani experienced the importance of end of life...

Police searched a flat in connection with the arrest of David Arthur Hopkins UPDATED: 58-year-old David Arthur Hopkins has been charged with a number of offences, including arson with intent, following 2 incidents at Sunset Close in Freshwater earlier this...

Monkey Haven on the outskirts of Newport has won a top tourism award from VisitEngland for providing 'outstanding experiences' for visitors. The dedicated team at the fast-growing attraction have scooped the 'Best Told Story Accolade 2018' in the annual Visitor...

Wightlink will be operating a revised timetable on their Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth catamaran service between 18th February and 28th March. Wight Ryder I is going out of service on Monday for her annual maintenance and refit. When Wight...

WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children, is funding a post at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to provide a WellChild Children’s Nurse. This week marked the official launch of the post, held by Paula Brooke, which has...

The Bay CE School Students from 2 schools on the Isle of Wight took to the stage at the Portsmouth Guildhall last night (Tuesday) as they competed in Day 2 of the 2019 Rock Challenge. It was a fairly successful...

They dominated the charts in the 1990’s with a string of catchy anthems which have since become synonymous with the decade. Now British alternative rock band Republica will be bringing their unique blend of 90’s hit music to fans at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have responded to reports of smoke issuing from St Mary’s Hospital this morning (Wednesday). 2 appliances from Newport and Ryde were mobilised to Parkhurst Road at 06:30 after a dog walker reported...