Handling raw chicken and then a cooked naan bread, risk of cross-contamination and poor paperwork filling has led to Chumma Kitchen in Ryde being handed a 1-star food hygiene rating. Environmental Health inspectors have visited Chumma on Union Street a...

New Year 7 students have arrived at Christ the King College looking extremely smart in their new blazers and PE tops, all paid for by the College. Acknowledging the squeeze on home finances, the Newport-based college felt a duty to...

Sandown Town Council recently repaired and repainted the ramps at the Sandham Grounds Skatepark, following consultation with local users of the park. The town council has also helped support an Autumn programme of activity from IW Community Action, and have...

Teenage fisherman Louis Bishop from Shanklin has been recognised as an Isle of Wight angler who really cares for the fish he catches.  During the latest Vectis Boating and Fishing Club’s Junior Fishing Frenzy on Ryde Pier, courtesy of the...

A total of 7 teenagers are due in court to face charges of high-value criminal damage in Shanklin. Between 5th May and 5th June 2022, it’s alleged that significant damage – estimated to be in excess of £200,000 worth –...

Engineers on the Isle of Wight aiming to hold the tide back have brought the past forward after the dramatic discovery of dinosaur footprints on the beach. Large fossils dating back 125 million years were found on Yaverland seafront during...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are investigating a burglary in which 2 bikes were stolen in Seaview. The burglary was reported today (23rd October) but is suspected to have occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning. A property...

The work of the IW Story Festival has been recognised in the prestigious BBC Make a Difference Awards 2023. The volunteer-run organisation – which runs an annual festival for children and families each February half term, as well as a...

Wessex Cancer Support are looking for 15 adrenaline junkies to join their team taking on a 10,000ft skydive next year. Those taking part will not only get the chance to take in the breath-taking views of the Island from above...

The death of a man whose body was discovered on the banks of the River Medina last week (Friday 20th October) is being treated as unexplained Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have confirmed. As first reported by Island Echo,...