With the Easter school holidays nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families in the South East not to miss out on government help to pay for childcare.   Tax-Free Childcare can pay for any approved childcare for children...

The annual Easter duck race at Shide in Newport will take place on Saturday 8th April in aid of Aspire Ryde. At 13:30, 1,000 plastic ducks will be launched under the watchful eye of Dickie Duck - the leader of...

Sandown & Shanklin RFC 1st XV 91 - 5 Chichester RFC 2nd XV Sandown & Shanklin welcomed Chichester RFC 2nd XV to the Fairway Ground for their final fixture of the 2022/23 season, in a game that was postponed from...

A dedicated jobs page for adult social work recruitment opportunities has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. The aim is to reach out to social work professionals from around the UK who might be interested in joining the...

Southern Water is boosting its commitment to drive down the use of storm overflows on the Isle of Wight by expanding its nature-based and engineering solutions.   Following investment of £5million in pilot schemes proven to help reduce and slow the...

If you’re a parent or carer on the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Wight Council's new Family Information Hub website will help to keep you up to date with information, support and advice available in your area. Launched on...

In the wake of the jailing last week of fraudster Simon Regan, the Isle of Wight Council's Trading Standards team has issued some helpful advice on spotting and avoiding rogue traders.  Regan, director of Angel Coatings Ltd, was sentenced to...

The Classic Boat Museum is opening for the 2023 season with a brand-new artefact, the Fresnel Lens from St Catherine’s Lighthouse. Housed at the Museum’s Boat Shed site (off Thetis Road in Cowes) the lens is on show for the...

A lorry has become stuck and is blocking a main road between Lake and Shanklin this afternoon (Tuesday). The lorry - that has a trailer attached - has become stuck in some mud whilst trying to enter Lower Hyde holiday...

The Bishop of Portsmouth has appointed an experienced priest to be interim team rector of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe. Canon Sarah Chapman will come out of retirement to take charge of Newport Minster, St John’s Newport, St Mary’s, Carisbrooke,...