Vectis Corps of Drums and Trident Concert Band are to host a concert in memory of Mr Andy Gustar on Saturday (28th April). Andy was the founder, bandmaster and president of the Vectis Corps of Drums and was well known across...

Newport Parish Council has assumed management of the pavilion building at Victoria Recreation Ground following a successful handover from Newport Victoria Sports & Social Club Ltd. In 2015 the Parish Council signed a lease for Victoria Recreation Ground and saved...

This coming Sunday (29th April) will see the second cruise ship this year moor off Cowes, thanks to work by Cowes Harbour Commission and Visit Isle of Wight. It’s hoped that cruise passengers will enjoy the Isle of Wight’s famous...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a chemical incident in Sandown tonight (Thursday) as a result of a corrosive liquid being poured down a set of public steps. Dishwater detergent, labelled as corrosive and containing sodium...

Cross-Solent operator Wightlink has pulled another 13 sailings on it's Fishbourne to Portsmouth route, this time due to a 'routine regulatory inspection'. In the past week, since 19th April, no less than 38 crossings between the Isle of Wight and...

Tickets for the Isle of Wight’s Eklectica music festival are now on sale via Red Funnel, along with an early bird ferry offer. Taking place at Robin Hill Country Park from 7th-9th September, the line-up announced to date includes The...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has appointed Steven Holbrook as its new Chief Executive. After an extensive recruitment process, where the calibre of applications for the post was exceptionally high, Steven was invited to take on the role...

Islanders are being invited to run, walk or dance through the happiest 3km on the Isle of Wight by taking part in the Island's first ever Inflatable Rainbow Run. The family fun run will take place at Sandown Airport on...

 UPDATED: The discovery of an unexploded bomb has forced the closure of Shorwell Shute and Bowcombe Road this afternoon (Thursday). Police have closed the main road connecting the village of Shorwell to Newport in both directions whilst they await the arrival...

Supt. Jackson with Pauline Cake and Ernie Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised members of the public and the officers under her command for their work to help people on the Isle of Wight. Police officers, police community support officers (PCSO’s),...