Orchard House Care Home marked Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a special music therapy event, bringing joy and engagement to residents living with dementia. The care home welcomed local performer Paulo, whose uplifting performance provided an afternoon of entertainment and connection....

A pair of teens have been arrested following an incident in which a boy was allegedly threatened with a knife on a Southern Vectis bus last night (Sunday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 21:49 to reports...

The Diocese of Portsmouth has given its response to the Isle of Wight Council's recent proposal to close 3 Church of England schools. It has pledged to play a robust and constructive part in any consultation process to close Oakfield...

An investigation is underway following an attempted burglary at a newsagents in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at around 07:00 to reports of a burglary at an address...

Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that saw a van driver flee the scene after crashing into a parked vehicle in Ryde last night (Saturday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were first called at around...

Newport War Memorial in St Thomas’ Square has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Victoria Cross Trust.  The Trust comprises of 7 volunteers who travel around the country cleaning memorials and graves of those who have...

A single vehicle collision on Middle Road late last night (Saturday) saw a 19-year-old man taken to St Mary's Hospital with a serious arm injury. Police were called to the main road between Newport and Freshwater at around 23:20 following...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the dates that parents will be able to register their children for primary and secondary school admissions, for the September 2025 school year. Due to the recent school place planning communication, there will...

The absence of an essential crew member has meant that a total of 6 sailings have been cancelled on Wightlink's FastCat service this evening (Saturday). Wightlink has cancelled the 20:52, 22:15 and 23:10 from Ryde Pier Head and the 20:20,...

Local cyclist, endurance coach & nutritionist, Joe Staunton, recently competed in the Haute Route Alps, a 7 day mountain stage race through the French Alps, which is considered to be the worlds hardest amateur cycling stage race. Joe finished 12th...