The great and the good of Cowes gathered on Wednesday, November 2nd at Trinity Theatre Cowes to celebrate 125 years of Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society . Launched in 1897 CAODS has been an amateur community theatre since day...

The Isle of Wight Distillery, producers of Mermaid Gin, have announced today (Monday) that it has received B Corp certification from non-profit organisation B Lab. The distillery is the first business on the Isle of Wight to achieve B Corp...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) is holding its annual Exhibition at Ryde Library, upstairs in the gallery, until 24th November. On display will be photos from the Society’s members. Established in 1945, although there is some evidence to...

Adverse weather has forced Hovertravel to suspend its sailings this morning (Monday). Wind and rain have forced the cancellation which has come into force immediately. Tickets that have already been purchased will be accepted on Wightlink's Fast Cat service. An...

A weekend of constant rainfall has seen a flood warning issued for the Isle of Wight's coast on Monday. The Environment Agency has said that Monday morning's tide at 10:15 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong...

Homes and businesses in Northwood and some parts of Cowes are having issues with their water supply this afternoon (Sunday). Some addresses in the area are reporting issues with no supply whilst others are having problems with water pressure. Addresses...

Adverse weather meant that Yarmouth RNLI were tasked to assist in a double medical transfer in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). The volunteer crew were awoken at 02:45 by HM Solent Coastguard paging to assist in transferring 2...

An Isle of Wight journalist has penned more than 50 years of interviews into a new book - which is helping to raise money for charity. Peter White's experiences and stories are revealed in his book 'I’m Glad I Did –...

Overnight flooding due to persistent rain has caused Island Line to suspend train services between Shanklin and Ryde Esplanade this morning (Sunday). It comes after reports were made of heavy rain on the track at Smallbrook as a result of...

Hovertravel has been forced to suspend its flights this evening (Saturday). Adverse weather has forced the cross-Solent travel operator to temporarily suspend its service. Tickets will be accepted on the Fast Cat. UPDATE @ 20:20 - The Ryde - Southsea...