UKSA has reported an 85% increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating a positive shift in response to the charity’s work to drive diversification and appeal to more women to take up...

Vectis Under 11s went to Hampshire’s U11s county festival on Sunday to play in a tournament hosted by Southsea Nomads. With a relatively new squad, Vectis struggled against generally more experienced sides. Starting against a familiar Portsmouth side, Vectis conceded...

This week volunteers in all corners of England, Scotland and Wales are being called to help save 1 of Britain’s fastest declining mammals, by taking part in a nationwide water vole survey which runs until 15th June. Wildlife charity People’s...

Red Funnel has launched its renewed environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy, Changing Tides, which sees the ferry operator chart its course to Net Zero and continue to support the Isle of Wight community for years to come. Changing...

Island residents can help shape the future of a lifeline service supporting people to live independently in their own homes by taking part in a new consultation.   Wightcare is a critical service provided by the Isle of Wight Council used...

A local lawyer has reached a new milestone in their career at the Isle of Wight law firm Churchers Solicitors. Chartered Legal Executive Dixie Mitchell from the Commercial Property team qualified as a CILEX Fellow after completing a range of...

Laurie McVay and his band The High Rollers will be gigging at Sandown Airport next month. Blues-singer songwriter McVay - who is based on the South Coast - will be back at Sandown Airport on Sunday 7th May bringing his...

The 2nd round of shows for this year’s Ventnor Fringe have been revealed, teasing as to what's ahead with the full programme launching in just a few weeks’ time. The Island’s largest arts festival, which features gigs, comedy, circus, theatre...

Visit Isle of Wight has re-launched its Isle of Wight Green Tourism Award, formally known as Green Star Award, to showcase the very best of the best green businesses on the Island. The IOW Green Tourism Award aims to celebrate...

Wightlink has announced that Ryde Pier will be closed to vehicles for the next 2 evenings (Wednesday and Thursday) to allow resurfacing to take place on the access road. Foot passengers will be able to get to and from Wightlink’s...