Those intending to light bonfires on the Isle of Wight are being urged to report such activity to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS). Due to the recent hot weather there has been an increase in the...

Environment Agency contractors are now well into the construction of the new £5million flood scheme to better protect more than 300 properties in Ryde, elements of which could last for the next 100 years. In partnership with the Isle of...

Island Roads is reminding landowners of their responsibilities to manage trees that may affect the public highway network. The advice is being issued as we emerge from an exceptionally wet winter and early spring during which several trees or heavy...

4 long term members of Arun Yacht Club will once again be among the 1400+ boats competing in one of Britain's largest participation sporting events of 2018, the Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay on Saturday 7th...

Isle of Wight housebuilder David Wilson Homes has launched a new guide to help boost the area’s falling hedgehog population. As the housebuilding industry marks New Homes Week (14th-18th May) the company is educating the public on how it can...

Southern Vectis is once again showing its support for the forthcoming Walk the Wight with Mountbatten event, which takes place on Sunday (13th May). Shuttle buses will be available to-and-from each walk, and Southern Vectis is offering free travel across its general...

Saturday (5th May) saw the first regatta of the Hants & Dorset Season for the Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club. This was held over a 1500m course on the River Itchen in Southampton and was hosted by Coalporters Rowing Club. Ryde...

Wightlink has teamed up with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to educate customers about the amazing marine life of the Solent through entertaining interactive presentations onboard ferries. The Trust has been awarded a £640,300 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)...

The Isle of Wight's leading marina, Cowes Yacht Haven, this week welcomes Daniel Jehan as Managing Director to its team. Daniel brings a wealth of experience in the marine leisure industry to this key post, which will see him create...

UPDATED: Emergency services are in attendance at a road traffic collision on Middle Road near Calbourne this morning (Thursday), which has blocked the road in both directions. Police are on scene on the B3401, near to the junction with Pump...