The plethora of terminology associated with horse racing can leave people unfamiliar with the sport completely baffled. If you visit sites where you can bet on horse racing, you will find a host of common betting terms which may be...

Local firm Pertemps has supported the Isle of Wight Youth Trust's free toiletries and hygiene products service by donating a whole host of items collected over the Summer. The Isle of Wight Youth Trust offers a wide range of support...

It would be fair to say that learning to play blackjack is relatively simple, but mastering the iconic casino game is a whole different ball game. In simple terms, the aim of blackjack is to get as close as possible...

Residents and guests at Orchard House Care Centre were treated to a truly magical afternoon of harp music, performed by the incredibly talented Bella Brown, on Saturday afternoon. Katie Schlepp , Head of Lifestyle at Orchard House, says: "The event...

Hovertravel has had to suspend its cross-Solent service this morning (Monday) due to a technical issue. The 09:15 crossing - using Island Flyer - failed to depart Ryde with all customers disembarked back into the waiting room. However, it is...

A mammoth effort by volunteers to repaint all the railings on Sandown Esplanade was successfully completed last Thursday.  The project, originally started in July, concluded with a 4th session and a massive total of 300 hours of volunteered time. Over...

Lynnbottom tip will remain closed today (Monday) as a fire is still smouldering away, posing a risk to members of the public. It was at around 19:30 last night that a blaze broke out at the household waste and recycling...

Representatives of the Solent & Isle of Wight Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) Group recently met with Isle of Wight MPs Joe Robertson (East) and Richard Quigley (West), with both Members of Parliament expressing their support for the campaign....

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the household waste and recycling centre at Lynnbottom on the outskirts of Newport tonight (Sunday). 5 appliances and a water carrier have been mobilised by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service...

Isle of Wight-based Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is celebrating its biggest summer yet, after supporting 671 young cancer survivors nationwide. Hundreds of young people sailed out of East Cowes Marina between May and September as part of a programme of...