Celebrating local heroes, Vectis Radio has confirmed the 4th annual Isle of Wight Community Awards will take place next year. The awards will once again take place at Caffe Isola in Newport, on Friday 27th March 2026. The Community Radio...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month saw Utilita’s Newport Energy Hub raise more than £550 for Paragon – the Isle of Wight’s Domestic Abuse Charity. Inspired to help others following her own experience with domestic abuse, Energy Expert Sarah Hutton instigated the...

A pair of independent Isle of Wight businesses have joined forces to offer Isle of Wight residents an exclusive health and beauty promotion in the run-up to Christmas. The Beauty Spot and Trained By Coco have partnered to provide customers...

It was another action-packed weekend for Island Hockey Club, with all teams showing determination, teamwork, and some outstanding individual performances both home and away. Island Ladies vs Haslemere The Island Ladies faced Haslemere at a blustery Smallbrook, battling through tough...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th November 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11330 £100.00 15929 £100.00 16247 £100.00 9128 £100.00 7574 £100.00 15367 £100.00 18289 £100.00 15715 £100.00 17437 £100.00 12862 £100.00 17814

New ferries, quicker crossings and cheaper fares - that is what Vectis Ferries say they would provide the Isle of Wight as they call for urgent Government engagement on the future of troubled ferry firm, Red Funnel. As previously reported...

The Isle of Wight B pool team have returned home as champions after an unbeaten run at the Channel Islands International Pool Tournament in Jersey, overcoming sides from across Europe to lift the trophy. Two teams from the Isle of...

Shoreline Productions is bringing Disney’s The Little Mermaid to Shanklin Theatre this November. Following the sell-out success of The Phantom of the Opera earlier this year, Shoreline Productions is returning to the Isle of Wight stage from Thursday 13th to...

From 1st April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support people facing financial hardship. This follows the Government Spending Review in July 2025, which confirmed the end of...

Residents and staff at Orchard House Care Home were treated to an uplifting afternoon of music and laughter when the Sea Gels Shanty Band performed their very first shanty session at the home. The talented group of ladies brought an...