Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ensure they check that the electrical presents and devices they purchase are certified, well-maintained and used safely. Check that the presents and devices you are buying and...

The 12 Days of Christmas is being told through a window spotting competition in the town of Ventnor this December. Many people know the song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’  - it’s a cumulative song in which more and more...

The basketball court at Freshwater's Moa Place Multi Use Games Area has received a full refurbishment, costing £22,500. The court was officially relaunched by local players and councillors alike taking part in a shooting skills and drills clinic run by...

Local Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says she remains resolute in doing all she can to eradicate violence against women and girls across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as countries around the world mark World Ribbon Day. The...

Southern Water is backing the Government’s continued efforts to reduce plastic pollution as new figures reveal nearly 40% of all blockages are caused by wet wipes and sanitary items. The utility company believes the ban of wet wipes will provide...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has spoken to the Department for Education about his continued concerns over what Alliance councillors are doing on the Island and the damage to primary school education, as well as education overall. The damning...

The Isle of Wight's 'RUG Band' recently played at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool, made famous by The Beatles who performed there many times in the early 1960’s. The 15-strong band -  made up of a crew of ukulele...

14 Isle of Wight good causes have been given a boost to their funds thanks to WightAID’s summer Garden Party. Groups from village halls to an arts group, sports clubs and the Alzheimer Café all received welcome cash donations. This...

Independent Arts has been chosen to take part in the well-known Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year, which enables donations to the Island-based charity to be matched - making twice the impact. The online campaign, which lasts just 1...

A verbal altercation in the West Wight led to the arrest of 3 people in Northwood near Cowes earlier this week. Police were called at around 19:20 on Monday to reports that a verbal altercation was taking place on Mill...