The fruits of a creative arts project on Wightlink’s Lymington to Yarmouth route have been shared with Islanders and mainlanders this winter. Wightlink has welcomed songwriters, poets and musicians on board its ships over the last 2 years to gain...

42-year-old Lee Daniel died as a result of a road traffic collision after being struck by 2 separate cars, an inquest has heard. At just before 20:30 on 7th September 2016 Mr Daniel was speeding along Coach Lane, Brading at...

Patients, staff and visitors to St Mary’s Hospital enjoyed an evening of Christmas carols in the Full Circle Restaurant last Thursday evening (21st December), which also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Trust’s Chaplaincy Service. The evening was attended by over...

Keegan Brown bowed out of the PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palance in London last night (Thursday) after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Phil 'The Power' Taylor in the Last 16. It was always going to be a tough...

Southern Vectis is urging New Year’s Eve revellers at bars and restaurants across the Island to leave their cars at home. Backing Hampshire Constabulary’s anti-drink driving ‘Operation Holly’ campaign, the bus operator is highlighting its New Year’s Eve night services and...

UPDATED: Beaper Shute near Brading is blocked in both directions this morning (Friday) due to a fallen tree which has come down across the carriageway. Motorists and buses are currently stuck on the main Ryde to Sandown road as a...

Smokers in the Solent area are being urged to quit with help from Smokefree this New Year following the broadcast of a new TV advert from Public Health England (PHE) which highlights the dangers of tar in cigarettes. The latest campaign shows how poisons...

UPDATED: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind this morning (Friday), which could cause disruption to cross-Solent travel. A spell of strong winds is expected during the early to mid-morning as potent, heavy showers with a...

The Island's very first Slug and Lettuce could open in Newport if plans are approved by the Isle of Wight Council. Earlier this year Stonegate Pub Company submitted an application to convert Yates in Newport High Street into a Walkabout...

Police on the Isle of Wight are on the look out for 5 garden ornaments that have been stolen from a property in Gatcombe. Investigations are underway to identify the location of 2 acorn finials, 2 round planters and a...