An Isle of Wight-based defence firm has secured a share of a major British Army training contract worth just under €1billion, paving the way for expansion and the creation of skilled jobs over the next 15 years.

Congratulations!

BREAKING: This latest announcment comes exactly 12-months after the foundation placed 17 Island-based jobs at risk.

BREAKING: A 45-year-old man from Ventnor has been arrested on suspicion of 2 motoring offences.

BREAKING: A BMW has gone up in flames...

A 'bomb' hoax at St Mary's Hospital last night (Saturday) is being thoroughly investigated by Police.

Freshwater Bay Ladies Golf Club welcomed players for its annual Ladies Open, with glorious weather providing the perfect backdrop despite challenging course conditions caused by the recent dry spell.

Families are being invited to step back in time as a free Viking festival returns to Arreton Barns next month, promising 2 days of live combat, hands-on activities and historical entertainment - all while raising money for Wight Brainy Bunch....

BREAKING: Thankfully, despite the tinder-dry conditions, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the campfire before it spread throughout the woodland.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Sandown last night (Saturday) as the town's annual carnival was hailed as one of its best attended main parades in recent years.