Armed Police have taken up position surrounding a block of flats in East Cowes this lunchtime (Wednesday) as part of a major operation. It was at around 10:00 this morning that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary began their op...

Canvas10, the renowned Isle of Wight nail salon known for its creative and precise nail artistry, has been shortlisted for 3 national awards at the 2024 Beauty & Aesthetics Awards. The Newport-based salon has been recognised for excellence in the...

From the outside looking in, the US election system is a complicated process with a lot of different moving parts. So, ahead of November’s election day, we’ve put together a simple guide to how the presidential election system actually works....

Quay Arts is reaching out for community support in an urgent restoration appeal to preserve its historic home at Newport Quay. The Grade II listed building, a former 19th-century brewery, is steeped in Newport’s history and represents the Island’s commitment...

Review by Olly Fry Theatretrain brought flappers and fun galore to Medina Theatre with their teen edition of Chicago, the Tony Award-winning musical by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, which later won Academy Awards in 2001 when Rob Marshall directed...

A new study from The University of Manchester has revealed a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary here on the Isle of Wight. An alarming level of microplastic fragments, 2,147 items kg-1 d.w. sediment (average value), were...

Needles Coastguard Rescue Team have moved into their brand new station at Golden Hill Fort near Freshwater, waving goodbye to their home in Totland where the team has been based for the past 40 years. The team - 1 of...

The main road through Wroxall - 1 of just 2 roads in and out of Ventnor at present - has re-opened this afternoon (Tuesday) following emergency gas works in the area. St John’s Road was closed between Whiteley Bank Roundabout...

Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October 2024 • Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, Newport pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 18 months, fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a...

Southern Vectis is showing its support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.  The local bus company is also allowing drivers to pull over at 11:00 on Sunday 10th, and again...