Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers has bounced back from recent disappointment to claim first place and the overall best score at the Guildford Junior Acorn Competition, shooting a remarkable personal best. The 14-year-old talent made the early morning journey...

Residents and visitors are invited to Sandown Esplanade on Saturday (19th July) for this year’s Police and Community Day, bringing together emergency services, community groups and local charities for a day of information and activities. Running from 10:00 to 15:00,...

A cyclist was injured when they came off their bike on a fast stretch of road in Ryde yesterday afternoon (Sunday), with Police appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency services were called to Bullen Road at 15:51 to reports...

JR Zone, the popular soft play attraction in Newport, has unexpectedly closed its doors with all bookings cancelled. Families have expressed their anger and disappointment at the news, which came in the form of an email on Sunday evening. On...

Trusted Homecare, an established homecare provider on the Isle of Wight, has officially opened its new Adult Day Community Care Centre at Branstone. The ribbon cutting took place on Friday (11th July) with Dr Natalie Ryan PhD MRCP, Honorary Consultant...

Most people stick with what’s familiar, especially when money’s on the line. Big-name online casinos dominate the market with loud ads, famous sponsors, and seemingly endless bonuses. But hidden among them are independent operators that often get overlooked. And that’s...

Smarter Web, a UK tech company, has taken another step into the crypto space by adding to its Bitcoin reserves to reach around 1,000 BTC. The company is absolutely confident in the future of digital assets, even though markets are...

Island residents looking to embrace self-sufficient living can now explore mini earthship construction in their own gardens, combining innovative architecture with closed-loop ecological systems that could revolutionise how we live sustainably on the Isle of Wight. This practical guide shows...

Starting to play slots today is like joining an amazing online success story. Slats have grown to become the most popular game in the world. Online slot games now provide more than two thirds of internet casino revenue. The digital...

A petition protesting a £1.6 million cut to frontline Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has gathered hundreds of signatures. Launched by Fire Brigades Union (FBU) regional secretary Mark Chapman, the online appeal says the cut ‘risks...