Police are investigating after a café on the seafront in Ryde was targeted by burglars overnight (Thursday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary first received reports of a burglary at the Appley Beach Café on Appley Lane at around 08:00...

First, on 9th June, is Theatretrain’s ‘Musical Mayhem’. Set to take place at East Cowes Town Hall, this enchanting showcase of talent features Theatretrain's youngest stars, aged 4-9 years. Bursting with energy and enthusiasm, these budding performers are ready to take...

Members of Shanklin Royal British Legion welcomed Shanklin Mayor Robert May and IW RBL County President Ian Ward BEM to a special planting of a D-Day 80 Remembrance Rose in commemoration of the events of 1944. The event was held...

Newport Men's Novice and Women's Masters crews competed at Poole Regatta last weekend. Conditions were good for coastal rowing. The Women's Masters had Lexie Nestor-Powell making her Regatta debut, Lexie only started rowing last September. Unfortunately, the Men's Junior crew...

The Phoenix Choir will be performing a fundraising concert at All Saints Church in Newchurch on Saturday 8th June. Located on High Street in the village, the church’s iconic white tower desperately needs restoration and maintenance work to stabilise and...

Tributes are being paid to local football legend John 'Simmo' Simpkins, who passed away recently. John - who played in goal - had stints at both Newport and East Cowes Vics and also played for Salisbury, Basingstoke and Bashley. Following...

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle RaceTeam members were in action on the mainland last week. On Tuesday, Jason Peach along with new signings Charis Jones and Jack Davies competed in #3 of the Goodwood Series. With a break of 2 riders up...

Islander Megan Champney and her pony Penrock Perfect Puzzle have qualified for the 2024 Horse of the Year Show. Megan and her pony, who is also known as Portia, qualified for the national final which will take place at the...

Members of Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club enjoyed their annual Rolling Pin competition earlier this week. Taking place on 27th May in a Mixed Greensomes Stableford competition, the competition was, as usual, hard-fought. Winning, with 42 points, was the husband-and-wife...

Ryde's AJ's Diner - an American-style restaurant that was handed a 1-star hygiene rating earlier this year - has closed permanently. Located in Victoria Arcade off Union Street, the establishment took to social media to announce its immediate closure earlier...