Wightlink has welcomed a team from Amey on board its new Victoria of Wight ferry as part of an Island-wide tour to spread the festive waste reduction and recycling message. The events have been organised to remind people how to...

Christmas and New Year is just around the corner now so don’t forget to check your recycling and waste collection days over the festive period. The Isle of Wight Council have revealed when rubbish will be collected from households over...

Terra Firma Capital Partners, working alongside former Associated British Ports chief executive, James Cooper, are reported to be wading in on the bidding war to buy Wightlink. Sky News has this week reported that tycoon Guy Hands has lined up...

UPDATED:  The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tonight (Wednesday) tackling a large property blaze in Porchfield, which has engulfed a detached rural dwelling. 4 pumping appliances from Newport, Ryde and Freshwater are on scene, alongside a water...

From Santa specials on the steam railway to traditional pantomime productions, the Isle of Wight is certainly the place to be this December. Here are 5 traditional Christmas events on the Island you won’t want to miss, with each guaranteed...

KFC's brand new drive-thru restaurant in Lake will now open in the New Year, it has been confirmed. Work on the new 250sqm restaurant at Merrie Farm Park off Newport Road has been underway for several months now and is...

With dark nights upon us and Christmas just around the corner, rural areas can provide rich pickings for criminals – so the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is issuing some top tips to help protect homes and property. CLA...

For the third year running, Isle of Wight man David Rogers will be donning his big red jacket and walking through the streets of Cowes on Christmas Eve to help spread festive cheer to all - whilst raising money for...

UPDATED: The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club will be displaying vintage and classic cars in St Thomas’s Square, Newport on Saturday (15th December). Owners will be getting all festive for the occasion by dressing in Christmas fancy dress. The cars, of...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their annual Christmas Mixed Foursomes, for the Marsh Trophies, on Sunday.  The day was very breezy but stayed dry for the 44 players who took part in the competition. Mulled wine and mince pies...