Island Futures and the Isle of Wight Council will be hosting an Apprenticeships, Careers and Jobs fair in February to support the local community to develop aspirations and explore career opportunities. The event, taking place on Tuesday 18th February at...

Year 11 graphics students at Cowes Enterprise College recently met the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, to receive their published copies of 'Spy Cats, Grandude & Other Short Stories'. The book features 13 imaginative stories written by Year 5 students from...

Symphonix Orchestra has announced its much-anticipated return to Shanklin Theatre for an unforgettable concert event, 'Symphonix Whitney', later his year. This ground-breaking show will feature the stunning Symphonix Orchestra, the renowned Million Dollar Band and the incredibly talented Kieshia Chun...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is opening earlier in 2025 for a special Winter Gala and Dark Ales Festival, taking place between 20th and 23rd February. Kicking off the season, this new 4-day launch event celebrates Railway 200, the...

A duo of teenage boys - aged just 13 and 14 - have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident in Binstead earlier today (Monday). Police were first called at 14:40 to reports of a burglary at an...

The Isle of Wight Council marked Apprenticeship Week by raising a flag outside of Newport's County Hall earlier today (Monday). Since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017, more than 500 council and maintained school staff have embarked on...

A beach in the village of Binstead has been cordoned off this afternoon (Monday) following the discovery of an unexploded pyrotechnic device. HM Coastguard first received reports of a suspected Man Overboard light and smoke signal unit on Players Beach,...

Gurnard's Woodvale Road will be closed for nearly 6 months from today (Monday) as Southern Water works to reduce storm overflows. Between Monday 3rd February and Tuesday 29th July, Woodvale Road - between its junctions with Baring Road and Prince's...

A pop-up vintage bridal event in Seaview next weekend (7th - 9th February] will offer Island brides looking for a perfect wedding dress a completely new shopping experience.  A collaboration between Lucy Whelan Vintage and The Halland Art + Wine...

A celebrated children’s author, illustrator and TV writer has been added to the lineup for the 2025 edition of the Isle of Wight Story Festival, which will return to Newport’s Quay Arts this February. Alex Milway, author and illustrator of...