Ryde Rowing Club maintained their strong record of regional representation when 6 of their Junior squad were selected to represent the Wessex Region and compete in the National Junior Inter-Regional's Regatta in Nottingham on Saturday (21st April). The championships are contested...

Stephen Morgan MP, the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South, visited Hovertravel yesterday (Monday) to see how the Isle of Wight's hovercraft passenger service use apprentices to successfully support their operation. Starting at Hovertravel’s Southsea terminal Mr Morgan was met...

If you’re on the lookout for something completely different, pop down to 1 of 2 Island sailing clubs that are hosting 'Push The Boat Out' events next month. Push the Boat Out 2018 is a great scheme run by the...

Nine Acres Primary School are in no doubt celebrating a fantastic performance at J Rock in Portsmouth yesterday evening (Monday), in which they achieved 4th place overall and no less than 11 individual awards. There was stiff competition at the...

The RSPCA on the Isle of Wight is facing an equine crisis, according to new figures released by the animal welfare charity today (Tuesday). The charity’s new cruelty statistics reveal that nearly 1,000 horses were rescued by the charity from...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight hosted their Empowering Engagement event in March, the first of its kind on the Island. It celebrated the achievement of the Empowering Engagement programme, a project delivered by Wessex Voices, an innovative partnership between NHS England...

Paramedics are checking over 1 person following a minor road traffic collision at Nettlestone this morning (Thursday).  2 Police units and an ambulance were sent to the scene at the Green at 07:40. The crash has involved 2 vehicles, 1...

A new type of blood glucose monitoring device that will help improve the quality of life for some people with Type 1 diabetes is now available on the Isle of Wight. The device, which is placed on the arm, constantly...

Fears for the future of St Vincents Care Home in Binstead have been raised following the launch of a consultation by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA). The charity, which helps house and care for ex-service men and women,...

Headteacher Richard White The Isle of Wight Studio School is set to close its doors for good next year, it has been announced this afternoon (Monday). The decision to close the 4-year-old establishment has been agreed in principle by ministers...