A new project aiming to build a smarter, fairer energy system on the Isle of Wight is asking local residents to share their views through an online survey. The Social Virtual Power Plant (SVPP) is a pioneering initiative that will...

Rookley’s much-valued village Post Office is set to close, triggering a campaign to protect or replace the service. The 'unplanned' closure of the Highwood Farm Shop branch, prompted by the retirement of the long-serving postmaster, marks the end of an...

Since founding Summit Group in the 1990s, Muhammed Aziz Khan has overseen the company's growth into Bangladesh's largest infrastructure conglomerate while simultaneously developing educational initiatives throughout the country. These programs now reach approximately 9,000 disadvantaged children across Bangladesh who might...

A car has plunged several hundred feet over the cliff edge at Alum Bay near The Needles this evening (Friday). The incident, which occurred at around 19:40, has sparked a major response by emergency services. Police, fire, ambulance and coastguard...

A 40ft yacht with 7 people aboard needed urgent assistance after going aground off Gurnard in a fresh south-westerly this afternoon (Friday). Steering loss led to the ocean racer's predicament around 100m off the shore, which ultimately led to the...

Derek Ness, a wind turbine designer from the Isle of Wight, is taking on a 60km cycling challenge this September in support of Macmillan Cancer Support - and has already raised over £2,600 of his £3,000 target. Diagnosed with Stage...

Members of the Isle of Wight Federation of Women's Institutes gathered at Newport Minster on Wednesday (4th June) to take part in the National Federation of Women’s Institutes Annual Meeting - a day of nationwide connection, decision-making and celebration. With...

Dover Park Primary School has received a sporting boost thanks to the generous sponsorship of 2 local companies. Bib Bob Clothing and Tattooine Studio have collaborated to provide brand new sports kits for the school's pupils, with a unique design...

The Isle of Wight Council has been recognised for its outstanding efforts to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability, achieving a gold award for their efforts at their County Hall and Sea Street office, while also securing a silver...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will be operating extended hours this weekend to support the hundreds of crews and thousands of visitors expected for the Round the Island Race. The service will begin at 04:00 on Saturday (7th June), to accommodate...