Parkhurst prison features in a new true-life account of life behind bars as told by criminal Stephen Jackley, who served nearly 7 years in prisons across the United Kingdom. In 2008, Stephen Jackley - a 21-year-old university student - was...

Audiobooks are becoming more and more popular and an event at this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival will hear from 2 top actors about how they bring books to life for the listener. Lydia Leonard has appeared in major...

After supporting more than 200 Island charities and raising over £600,000, Island-based charity WightAID decided it was time to raise even more money! Last Saturday’s (2nd September) garden party held at the home of Amy and Geoff Underwood, added more...

A vintage and retro clothes and furniture shop in Ryde is to close after being told their landlord needs to sell. Located on Lind Street in the town centre, Rogues of Ryde has been operating for some 3 years but...

With Isle of Wight Day not too far away, here's a look at all that's going on at Brading Roman Villa on Saturday 16th September. Festivities are taking place at Brading Roman Villa, where Island residents can discover its heritage...

One of the key events in the Age UK Isle of Wight fundraising calendar, the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair, took place last weekend and was a roaring success. Now in its 23rd year, Age UK IW is once again the...

WRS Systems has announced they have signed a 2-year sponsorship deal with Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club, a club steeped in history on the Isle of Wight. The club was originally opened as a 9-hole course in 1900 before a...

South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a £1.5million investment in 58 local community projects across its network, including here on the Isle of Wight. Projects that benefit local communities by improving their surroundings, as well as their residents’ quality of...

Coffeehouse giant Costa has recalled several of its sandwich and wrap products after concerns were raised that they might contain small stones. The recall was issued on Thursday evening as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the Food Standard...

Keen walkers are being encouraged to book their place taking part in this year's Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival (7th-15th October), with many routes already at capacity. With over 70 walks now available, there is just a month to...