The Isle of Wight has been announced as the next location to benefit from an award-winning, free mentoring programme for 16-and 17-year-olds who are experiencing disadvantage. Goal 17, a national provider of youth mentoring services, has announced its expansion into...

A festive community celebration is set to bring the spirit of Christmas to life as Godshill Matters, a new local residents’ group, teams up with local businesses, Godshill Primary school, Godshill Scouts, the Parish Council and All Saints Church to...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched an online hub that provides advice, guidance and information to anyone who is concerned about sexual violence, abuse, or harassment to help everyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight feel safer....

A Memorial Quilt to raise awareness of people with living experience of suicide and bereavement arrived on the Island earlier this week (25th November). The 'Speak Their Name Memorial Quilt' will be on display at Aspire in Ryde High Street...

A fundraiser has been set up to help an Isle of Wight man - who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer - realise his dream of flying in a Spitfire.  79-year-old Brighstone man Peter Horsfall could often be seen...

'A Christmas Murder', the latest book by Island author Mary Grand has hit number one in the Amazon kindle best seller list, ranking above books by John Grisham, Ann Cleeves and Jill Mansell. It hit the top spot on Wednesday...

After a disappointing run in this year’s London Marathon, Ryde Harrier’s Carly Scoble produced an outstanding performance in the popular Verona Marathon, finishing in the very fast time of 2hrs 53min 53sec. In a field of 6,000 athletes, Carly finished...

Locals and visitors are invited to witness the switching on of East Cowes' Christmas lights this Friday (29th November). As has been the case in previous years, crowds are expected to gather in Kings Square - where the switch on...

Figures revealed by the RSCPA show that 51 animals were abandoned here on the Isle of Wight in 2023. The charity has released the new startling statistics to highlight the battle frontline rescuers face ahead of what is expected to...

Market-leading local jobs site Isle of Wight Jobs has launched their new training platform aimed at upskilling both individuals looking for a new career or businesses needing mandatory training for their staff. Isle of Wight Jobs Training launched this month...