Islanders are being invited to leave their car at home and hop on their bikes this June, as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s ‘Life’s Better by Bike’ campaign. The campaign aims to inspire residents to swap shorter car...

Chronic underfunding of the Ministry of Justice is undermining the entire criminal justice system and putting public safety at risk - that's according to the Police and Crime Commissioners for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley. Calls...

Prisoners at HMP Isle of Wight are injuring and torturing birds, with the latest incident resulting in a gull having its feathers plucked and a Nazi swastika drawn on its head. It was on Friday last week (6th June) that...

The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult and Community Learning (ACL) service has been praised in a newly published Ofsted inspection, which awarded the service an overall rating of ‘Good’. The inspection highlighted strong performance across the board, with the quality of education,...

A total of 5 Shanklin and Sandown golfers reached the knockout stages of the Hampshire Amateur Championship, with Dan Mew and Nick Clemens making it through to the quarter-finals. Mew produced rounds of 74 and 70 to qualify in 4th...

All 5 Ryde Harriers had excellent runs in the popular Swansea Half Marathon, with 4 of the 5 representing England in a competitive race against other Home Nations. The top three athletes from 5 selection races staged throughout England at...

Vectis Refrigeration Ltd, a local provider of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump services on the Isle of Wight, has taken a step toward environmental sustainability by transitioning its fleet of service vehicles to electric vans. This significant milestone was...

Recently installed road signs are warning Isle of Wight motorists of crossing wildlife, thanks to the efforts of Badger Trust Isle of Wight. Over the years Badger Trust Isle of Wight has requested wildlife warning signs from the Department for...

Orchard House Care Home in Newport is marking Carers Week 2025 with a week of appreciation activities, recognising the dedication and compassion of its care team. This week (Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th), carers are being treated to complimentary breakfasts...

A pair of rescued bears are making themselves at home in new surroundings on the Isle of Wight – and will soon be keeping cool in a special play pond filled by a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system. Southern Water has...