Research shows that adults across the South are keen to learn something new in 2024 and Islander Tracey Knight is one of them.  Inspired by the new year mindset, 74% of adults on the South East say they will be...

A Wiltshire man has been arrested following an alleged assault onboard a Southern Vectis bus in Newport last night (Friday) in which 2 other men suffered injuries.  Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 23:47 following reports of...

Popular Island drag artist Quivers has been revealed as the winner of the Ventnor Fringe Audience Choice Award, winning the coveted trophy and £500 prize money. Over 1,200 votes were received in the annual competition for the audiences' favourite act...

There is good news for holiday let owners on the Isle of Wight as the post-pandemic holiday boom is set to remain in 2024, with the Island ranked the 5th best place to visit according to Sykes Holiday Cottages. That’s...

Representatives from The Wildheart Animal Trust, Bristol Zoological Society and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust A Crayfish Conservation Centre was officially opened at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary yesterday afternoon (Friday). The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has worked closely with...

The newly-elected Club Captain, Lady Captain and Seniors Captain were traditionally welcomed into office at Freshwater Bay Golf Club’s annual Captains' Drive-In last weekend.  The successful event saw over £470 raised for the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat – the Captain’s Charity...

Island Roads' fleet of gritters are to head out onto the roads tomorrow morning (Saturday). A single gritting run will commence in the early hours with gritting lorries set to leave the Stag Lane depot at around 05:00. This gritting...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport prepared a traditional Burns Night Lunch to the tune of bagpipes earlier this week (25th January) John Brodie, who is a Highland Bagpiper, visited the home kitted out in the traditional Scottish attire. Residents...

L-R: Jenny Simmons and Louise Hart Hit Channel 5 documentary Jewel of the South - which focuses on life here on the Isle of Wight - is to make its much-anticipated return next week. Back next Thursday (1st February), the...

A trio of headliners have been announced for the 3rd and final Sunset Sessions event in 2024 with Ellie Sax, Tall Paul, and Ultrabeat to take to the Blackgang cliff tops in September. After 2 hugely successful announcements to the...