People across the Island are being asked to complete the Island Nature Survey and to have their say on what should be done to help the recovery of local habitats and wildlife. Island Nature is an opportunity to share your...

2 well-known Island DJs have returned to bring their mothballed 'Xtreme Vertigo' club party nights back to venues across the Island. Xtreme Vertigo was formed by DJ Stuart ‘Ruby’ Murray and DJ Crabbie back in 2011 and played in many...

Arthur Farley from Wootton, a big name in the world of virtual reality (VR) sailing, bagged a podium in the RORC transatlantic race. Competing against 27,934 other skippers/players he managed 3rd overall in the 2,900-mile RORC transatlantic race, which set...

In recognition of the outstanding vegan food it offers Isle of Wight ferry operator Wightlink has been named “Best Ferry Operator for Vegan Food” in PETA’s Travel Awards. The awards - which celebrate the travel providers, hotels, attractions, and other...

The future of green shipping was top of the agenda at a roundtable event convened by Maritime UK Solent recently. Maritime UK Solent invited industry leaders in its network to join regulators to talk about the transition from carbon-based fuels...

A Ryde man has been charged with numerous shoplifting offences following an incident at Morrison's in Ryde over the weekend. Daniel Jeavons, 32, of Ryde Esplanade, was charged yesterday (Monday) with 4 counts of theft from a shop. All the...

Members of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir recently presented a cheque for £1,400 to the Stroke Unit at St Mary's Hospital. Choir members presented Clinical Lead Vickki Owen and Consultant Stroke Nurse Jeannine Johnson with the cheque. This is the...

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Isle of Wight-based Carisbrooke Shipping is joining forces with GT Green Technologies and The University of Bristol to spearhead a revolutionary shift in commercial shipping. Thanks to a substantial £3.7million grant win from the Department for...

A drug dealer has been jailed for playing a leading role in the supply of crack cocaine on the Isle of Wight. Police had been making enquiries into a supply line being used by an individual by the name of...

The Harbour Farm Action Group plans to hold a public demonstration on Embankment Road in Bembridge this Sunday (4th February), despite what seems like a major ‘U’ turn by the Environment Agency. The Agency’s operations manager, John O’Flynn, promised, in...