A music group, a youth sports initiative, a knitting club and an Isle of Wight event, have all benefited in the latest diverse round of grants from WightAID. The biggest winner in the £5,317.60 handout was Medina Marching Band, which...

Islanders are being urged to show their support as the Isle of Wight has once again been shortlisted as the ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ in the prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the Isle...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is celebrating a strong year for one of the UK’s rarest plants, field cow-wheat, at St Lawrence Field Nature Reserve - the world’s smallest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Approximately 10,000 plants...

A Cowes Town Councillor has urged the Isle of Wight Council to 'honour the original commitment' regarding the ongoing consultation about the future of the Cowes Floating Bridge. "The Isle of Wight Council is currently consulting the public on 3...

Residents of Old Charlton House in Cowes have taken to the water for the first of their Summer sailing trips, thanks to the support of local charities Wetwheels and Cowes Sailability. The charities, both dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled...

Island families can let off steam for the 31 days of August for the price of just a single day. Valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children, a Family Day Pass bought during August is valid...

Spectacular stunts and a homegrown star are taking centre stage as Jay Miller's Circus begins its latest summer run on the Isle of Wight. Having first opened in Hampshire in March 1987, the circus has been visiting the Island since...

As holidaymakers flock to beaches on the Isle of Wight, a Summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe by following simple safety advice at the coast. Through posters, safety messaging and case studies, HM Coastguard’s Coast...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight in Godshill is calling on the community to show its support as the charity competes for a share of £45,000 in funding through the Companion for Life Call for Projects. The Island branch is one...

Southern Housing has been delivering engaging workshops as part of a project to boost residents' health and digital skills across the Isle of Wight. The workshops, supported by funding from the Isle of Wight Council’s Household Support Fund, has helped...