Cross-Solent travel operator Hovertravel has suspended service this morning (Tuesday) due to adverse weather. Windy and wet conditions have forced the cancellation which is expected to be in force until at least 13:00. An update will be given by Hovertravel...

Barchester’s Orchard House care home, in Newport, has been taking part in end-of-year activities including exercise and sports sessions and a big party to end the year in style. Many of the current residents used to play or enjoy watching...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has revealed that they took over 700 heatwave-related emergency calls last year, including numerous here on the Isle of Wight. Among the most serious incidents that occurred on the Island during...

As millions of people enjoyed Christmas festivities this year, for 3,275, Christmas Day was the perfect time to file their Self Assessment tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. A total of 22,060 customers went online to submit...

The Veterans Lounge in Ryde has celebrated its 1-year anniversary. Located on the High Street, Veterans lounge opened its doors on 19th December 2021 and since that date, has welcomed veterans from the Island as well as from the mainland...

Fire crews and Police are in attendance on Dudley Road in Ventnor this evening (Sunday) at a reported gas leak. Appliances from Ventnor, Shanklin and Sandown were mobilised to the scene on the residential road at around 18:50 and were...

The Isle of Wight is to be treated to another circus this year with popular mainland production Circus Zyair heading to the Newport this Easter. Kent-based Circus Zyair will head to Seaclose Park in Newport from Friday 31st March -...

Just 9 hours into 2023, Cowes RNLI's inshore lifeboat was launched this morning (Sunday) to assist an injured casualty in Gurnard. The lifeboats operations manager is currently acting as the Duty Launch Authority this week and was walking his dog...

Ian Wellby, Trustee of the Isle of Wight CPRE. The Isle of Wight CPRE, The Countryside Charity, has welcomed the Central Government’s recognition of the Island’s unique housing market, and the suggestion that central-government targets may not be appropriate for...

A major wedding anniversary was celebrated at Orchard House in Newport before Christmas, as Mr and Mrs Peter and Helen Reffold celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. The team at the home helped them celebrate together on 23rd December, marking the...