The team behind Shanklin's House of Spice are celebrating after being awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating. The popular Indian restaurant gained its top-notch hygiene rating following a visit by the Isle of Wight Council's Environmental Health team last week...

Barry Taylor is celebrating a well-earned retirement this month after maintaining the Island's buses and routes for 50 years and 1 day.  66-year-old Barry recently completed his mammoth stint and celebrated with his Southern Vectis colleagues. It all began when...

Go for Growth is renewing its collaboration with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting local business owners on the Island. The Chamber will be helping to promote Go for Growth’s autumn programme of...

Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Shanklin – giving residents and businesses access to fast and reliable broadband. The once-in-a-generation, full-fibre broadband upgrade will let thousands of local people connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds...

Isle of Wight ultra trail runner Charlotte Fisher has been named 1 of 12 winners of Snap Fitness' inaugural Grassroots to Greatness Athletic Grant Programme. The initiative has awarded a total of £20,000 in grants to athletes and clubs across...

A lifetime of dedication to Scouting has been recognised with an extraordinary award for Isle of Wight couple Val and Don Sambrook, who have each clocked up an astonishing 70 years of service. The pair, aged 89 and 90, were...

A late 19th-century ‘galloping gig’ pushchair once used by Queen Victoria’s children at Osborne House is set to be auctioned next month. The rare toy carriage, attributed to renowned toymakers George and Joseph Lines, will be offered by Woolley and...

Students from Theatretrain Isle of Wight recently took to the stage at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall, performing in a national production titled 'We're Gonna Change the World' - a powerful show exploring the changes young people want to see...

Nettlestone & Seaview Parish Council is backing local residents in expressing concern and disappointment over the way the Isle of Wight Council has handled the planning process for a green field space in the parish - known locally as the...

Vectis Radio is celebrating a landmark achievement after being shortlisted in 4 categories at the 2025 Community Radio Awards - the most nominations the Isle of Wight station has ever received. Now in its 10th year, the Community Radio Awards...