Everyone will experience stress in their lifetime but often it’s how we handle and manage those stresses which can impact our health. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 14th May to 20th May and this year’s theme focuses on...

The driver of a silver Mini is said to be in a stable condition in hospital after being thrown from the vehicle during a crash near Shanklin last night (Friday). Emergency teams were mobilised to Godshill Road between Shanklin and...

Wightlink has announced a major new sponsorship deal with Quay Arts in Newport. Under the arrangement, Wightlink will provide free travel to artists visiting the Isle of Wight to appear at the Quay Arts Centre. The arrangement is already underway...

UPDATED: The main road heading out of Shanklin towards Whiteley Bank has been closed by Police tonight (Friday) as emergency services deal with a serious road traffic collision. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Police and paramedics are...

This weekend, as part of the Hulaballoo celebrations, WightKarting will bring go-karting back to Sandown thanks to the installation of a temporary track and a series of new electric go-karts, suitable for parents and children alike. Hullabaloo (12th/13th May 2018)...

Jailed... 21-year-old Catherine Whittakr has been jailed for a total of 4 years for attacking a man with a razor blade back in January of this year. Catherine, of Sandown Road in Shanklin, previously admitted wounding with intent following the slashing...

Red Funnel has reported record carryings for the early May bank holiday with passenger numbers up 16% compared to 2017, setting a new record for the May bank holiday. Private cars were also up compared to last year, with 18%...

An extra £700,000 a year is set to be generated for Island residents following the first 2 investments for the Isle of Wight Council’s new property portfolio. The surplus income will come from letting the 2 properties in Salford in...

Members of the Isle of Wight’s Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Adult Social Care and Health recently visited St Mary’s Hospital to see the workings of the Island’s health and care system. The visit is the first of a series...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging communities across central southern England to apply for grant-funding of up to £20,000 from its Resilient Communities Fund before the closing date this coming Tuesday (15th May).  Through this latest round of...