Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight ferry operator, has announced a new partnership with Newport-based technology provider WRS, marking a significant step in enhancing the onboard customer experience across its vehicle ferry fleet. As part of the partnership, Red Funnel...

Work is underway on the new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) airbase, near Southampton Airport.    The move from its current airbase in Thruxton, Andover, to a more central part of the region will dramatically improve response times...

A man who allegedly knocked an 82-year-old unconscious after he was told to slow down on his motorcycle will face no further action, Police have confirmed. It was back in April that an elderly gentleman was crossing over the road...

A competitive team of 9 swimmers will aim to make a splash at the 2025 Island Games in Orkney next week. Team Isle of Wight will be made up of the following athletes; Will Davidson, Ben Van der Helstraete, George...

A man and a woman have been arrested following an altercation on the Esplanade in Ryde last night (Monday). Police were called at 22:12 with reports of an altercation between a man and a woman at Ryde Esplanade, near the...

The timeless musical My Fair Lady is set to delight local audiences when it takes to the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Newport this Friday (11th July). The beloved story of Eliza Doolittle - the spirited Cockney flower-seller who...

Several Red Funnel vehicle ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight have been cancelled this week due to necessary repair works on the passenger gangway of Red Eagle. The cancellations will affect crossings on Wednesday 9th, Saturday 12th...

The Isle of Wight will take a team of 10 cyclists to the Island Games in Orkney next week. Team Isle of Wight had never won a Gold medal in Cycling at the Island Games until Guernsey 2023 when Kev...

The 124th Royal Isle of Wight County Show will take place at the County Showground in Northwood this coming weekend (12th-13th July), celebrating all aspects of Island life. Organised by the Island for the Island, the popular event brings together...

Students from The Island VI Form showcased their creative talents recently with a special exhibition at the Independent Arts Gallery in Newport. The exhibition formed part of the students’ Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Family, friends, tutors, governors and...