Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely urged the government to recognise the importance of investment in the Island Line when he spoke in a parliamentary rail debate this week. Bob told the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling yesterday (Thursday) that he...

A concerned dog walker is warning others to be vigilant when visiting Appley Park in Ryde following the discovery of smashed bottles dug into the ground. The gentleman, who doesn't wish to be named, was walking his dog in the...

A revised timetable for the Cowes Floating Bridge – aimed at resolving issues around its chain depth at certain tides – is to be introduced for 10 days a month. Currently, the required clearance between the chains and passing vessels...

Red Funnel, on its quest to further reduce its environmental footprint, has replaced its catering refrigeration units ahead of new legislation which is expected in 2020. The new Greenlogic chiller units, manufactured by Williams Refrigeration, have been installed by Atlantic...

The 2018 annual recycling and waste services booklet will begin to arrive on people’s doorsteps from 29th May onwards. Following feedback in the annual recycling and waste services survey, the booklet has been updated to include a clearer list of...

At their AGM last Tuesday (15th May), Sandown & Shanklin RFC appointed Damion Marriott as their head coach for the forthcoming 2018/19 season. Damion has been coaching for 4 years with 2-and-a-half seasons as head coach at Ventnor RFC. Whilst...

Orpheus Singers will be delivering the final concert of their 25th anniversary year on Saturday 9th June at Christ Church, Totland. The choir will perform 2 contrasting works: the Gloria by 20th-century French composer Francis Poulenc, and Mozart’s Mass in C...

Public consultation events about the proposed redevelopment of both Queensgate Primary School and Gurnard Primary School are to be held on the Isle of Wight next month. Queensgate Foundation Primary School in East Cowes looks set to be knocked down...

Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police are highlighting the dangers of the risky driving behaviour associated with the 'Fatal 4' in an effort to reduce road deaths and injuries. The roads policing unit want drivers to realise that their actions...

Ventnor Bandstand has been closed as a result of a recent structural survey which has highlighted several areas of concern. Southern Water has taken the decision to close off the area to members of the public as a safety precaution. The...