Wightlink has launched a Green Manifesto, pledging to make its operations as environmentally friendly as possible. This follows the successful launch of the company’s new environmentally friendly hybrid energy flagship 'Victoria of Wight' - the culmination of its £45million investment...

2 of Southern Vectis’ most popular bus services are among the nation’s most scenic bus routes, according to a new online poll.  Bus Users UK has nominated the Isle of Wight bus operator’s Island Coaster and Needles Breezer for the prestigious...

UPDATED: Multiple Police units have descended on a sleepy part of Binstead Estate near Ryde this evening (Tuesday). Shortly before 19:00 more than 6 vehicles arrived at Waterloo Crescent and neighbouring Wellington Road, raising the attention of local residents. It...

3 riders from the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team traveled to Thruxton on Sunday (18th February) for the first race of their season in the 'Behind the Bike Shed' series. Dave, James and Andy raced in a large field of...

Holidays are the first things to be cut among those keen to buy a home, according to a survey from Barratt Homes. The housebuilder, which is building homes across the Isle of Wight, asked 2,000 people which luxuries they would...

Age UK Isle of Wight (Age UKIW) are working with local legal firms to offer all Island residents over the age of 50 a discounted Will Writing Scheme throughout March 2018. In return for a donation of £75 (Single Will)...

A pilot scheme being operated by the UK’s largest hearing loss charity, Action on Hearing Loss, has scheduled 2 more hearing screening drop-ins on the Isle of Wight this week. The hearing screenings aim to give locals an opportunity to...

No less than 12 Island schools are preparing to truly rock Southampton next week by taking to the stage at the O2 Guildhall. Rock Challenge and J Rock is now underway for 2018 with more than 3,500 students from across Hampshire,...

Wightlink are back with the Warriors speedway team in 2018 in a deal that will see the company as lead sponsors to both the Warriors and the newly formed Wizards. The cross-Solent operator are supporting the Smallbrook-based club for a...

Building society members’ small change has made a big difference to a charity on the Isle of Wight which provides respite and full time care for children with disabilities. Beaulieu Respite has received a £2,000 donation from Yorkshire Building Society...