Young performers from Theatretrain Isle of Wight are preparing to take to the iconic Royal Albert Hall stage late this year, joining other Theatretrain companies from across the UK for a one-off production titled ‘We’re Gonna Change the World’. Over...

Youngsters at the Federation of Church Schools of Shalfleet, Freshwater and Yarmouth were given a unique insight into life at sea during a visit from Wightlink’s Captain Tom Vincent. Captain Tom, who has worked around the world on vessels including...

High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, rediscovered the joy of flying, albeit virtually, when she visited the Wight Aviation Museum recently. Former pilot Jacque, admitted "it is at least 25 years since I did some flying!" as she climbed into the cockpit...

The replica of the historic ship Nao Santa María will be docking at Trinity Landing in Cowes next week, offering visitors the chance to step aboard and explore a vessel that brings the story of the discovery of America to...

Island Roads is thanking road users, businesses and residents at the end of an intensive programme of road improvement work. The 3-week programme of surface dressing has now finished, subject to some final sweeping, snagging and road marking and road...

The Big Social Meet will celebrate its 100th milestone this Sunday (18th May) with a free community dog walk at Parkhurst Forest, starting at 14:00. The monthly event, organised by Ry’s, has become a popular fixture for dog owners across...

4 school and college teams from the Isle of Wight have excelled at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Grand Final of the Young Enterprise Company Programme. Organised on the Isle of Wight by education charity Ed-WISE, the programme challenges...

The Apollo Theatre Players will stage the UK premiere of 'Radical Change', a new play by Irish writer Brian Walsh, opening at the Apollo Theatre in Newport later this month (23rd May). Set across decades, the play opens in 1988...

Isle of Wight man Taliesin Cornelius Tallack will appear before Magistrates next month after damage was caused to a car and a war memorial in Ventnor earlier this week. It was on Tuesday evening that damage was caused to a...

The Wheatsheaf in Newport has begun an exciting new chapter as Tian and Grace Berryman officially take over as the new landlord and landlady today (Friday). The much-loved pub has been closed for the last few days to allow for...