Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR) has been officially recognised with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, presented during a ceremony at The Broadway Centre in Sandown last Friday (29th August). The award - the highest honour a...

This year’s Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show will take place in Newport on Saturday (6th September) and Ryde on Sunday (7th September), with around 400 vehicles expected on both days. Running from 10:00 to 16:00 each day, the free-to-attend...

A prominent industrial unit at St Cross Business Park in Newport is set to be occupied by a national charity, as the Foundation for Liver Research prepares to take over the former Gurit building. A planning application submitted to the...

The Thames Valley Air Ambulance has made a rare emergency dash to the Isle of Wight in response to an ongoing emergency in the West Wight this evening (Thursday). It was just before 17:20 that the helicopter touched down at...

Red Squirrel Property Shop has achieved national recognition at this year’s Agents Giving Summer Ball, with the company winning Best Creative Fundraising and Best Company Fundraising, while CEO Charlie Panayi himself was honoured with the Best Social Media Campaign award....

Islanders interested in making a real difference in their community are invited to attend the annual Care and Health Careers Festival, returning to Lord Louis Library in Newport. Organised by the Isle of Wight Council, the event on Wednesday 17th...

Plans have been submitted to install a new illuminated digital billboard on Brading Road in Ryde - a move that would bring the first of its kind to the Ryde area. The proposed D-Poster would be located on the site...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s incoming Chief Fire Officer, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, has now joined the service ahead of formally taking over the helm on 15th September. Sabrina, who was appointed as the service’s first female Chief...

The UK’s online gambling market, in general, has been making significant strides. Grand View Research recently valued it at $7.37 billion, expecting it to reach $15.09 billion by 2030. That’s almost a double growth, which is robust for an industry...

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and gusty winds has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with adverse weather set to hit for a 12-hour period starting during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Wednesday). IW Met Service...