Time is running out for residents to have their say on proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Council's Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Nearly 10,000 Islanders receive council tax support this way, including those in work but below a...

A 24-year-old Shanklin woman has been arrested on suspicion of numerous drugs offences after Police raided a residential home on a quiet lane in Rookley on Thursday afternoon. Officers clad in protective equipment arrived at Harts Lane at just before...

Southern Vectis is offering half-price travel for the whole of World Car Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, in a bid to encourage more people to use sustainable transport.   Anyone using the bus operator’s app will be able to...

The Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend gets underway this Wednesday with a set from vocalist and bass player Nicola Farnon at Newport Methodist Church. Brought up in a musical family, Nicola originally studied classical cello and piano before embracing jazz....

Sports betting helps players immerse themselves in the gaming action and leverage their knowledge of their favorite games or athletes to make a profit. However, successful bettors need an effective strategy to limit their losses and boost their profitability. Developing...

Wight Tricks Academy recently delivered an outstanding performance at the inaugural NO RIVALS UK Tricking Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland. Competing against top talent from across the UK, the team brought home an impressive tally of 7 podium finishes across...

An Isle of Wight teacher has swapped the classroom for the outdoors as she launches Wild Isle, which looks to promote wellbeing for all ages through a connection with nature. Mum-of-2 Elle Frankling has spent the past 13 years working...

During Pensions Awareness Week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people - including pensioners across the Isle of Wight - to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension.  Some parents who claimed...

Wessex Cancer Support is inviting Islanders to get the festive season started at Newport Minster on Saturday 30th November with its Music at the Minster: Festive Favourites concert.    The night will feature a variety of local talent including Jay Eatwell,...

The Chief Executive of Red Funnel has said that rumours of the company possibly going into administration or bankruptcy are 'categorically untrue', stating that the company is in a 'very strong position'. In a letter to local stakeholders, Fran Collins...