The new £4.5million Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School was officially opened last week, with pupils taking centre stage. The building was formally opened with an act of collective worship led by pupils and the Bishop of Portsmouth....

Fundraisers from Line Dance IOW have handed over a cheque for £1,000 to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat. The group of around 50 line dancers recently presented a cheque to Coxswain Mark Birch during a fun evening at Sandown's Broadway...

80 delegates from a range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations came together at the Quay Arts last week to reflect on, and celebrate, the outstanding results that AgeUK Isle of Wight’s Age Friendly Island project has achieved. As...

Funding from the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’s Access Fund has enabled local charity Gift to Nature to improve access for disabled visitors to Brading Down Local Nature Reserve. Gift to Nature has been working with Isle...

Isle of Wight College's Uniformed Public Services course recently organised a 'Great Tommy Sleep Out' to raise awareness about homelessness and raise funds for the Royal British Legion. On the night of the event, students on the course slept outside...

New laws have come into force that enables Police and other agencies to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis. The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order is now in force, as of 31st March 2023, and...

Vaping is one of the most popular methods for consuming Cannabidiol, and it's not hard to see why. It's easy, convenient, and discreet. Whether you're a long-time vaper or a new enthusiast looking to try something new, vape juice is...

Are you curious about the ingredients that make CBD vape juices memorable for users? Have you heard of people discussing the benefits but needing clarification on what differentiates it from regular vape juices? Get ready to find out more! Over...

A flood alert has been issued for the Eastern Yar following heavy rainfall overnight and throughout this morning (Friday). The Environment Agency has issued the 'be prepared' alert for the Eastern Yar and its tributaries between Whitwell and Bembridge. 10.4mm...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that the Cowes Floating Bridge will return to service at 05:00 tomorrow morning (Saturday). Despite its troubles in recent years, the vessel has passed its annual Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection. Furthermore, planned...