Much-loved Island marching band, Vectis Corps of Drums, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Carnivals across the Island were back in full swing over the summer, and the band attended numerous events throughout the season. The Vectis Corps of...

Iceland is recalling its own-brand ready-cooked diced chicken breast because some packs may contain uncooked chicken. The recall was issued earlier today (Thursday) as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the Food Standard Agency not to consume the product....

2 illuminated Christmas trails, featuring live entertainment and a winter wonderland theme, will form Mountbatten’s new festive fundraiser, Jingle all the Way. An uplifting and entertaining event for the whole family, Jingle all the Way will take place at Ventnor...

Dobble and Wightlink are joining forces in a bid to make ferry travel to and from the Isle of Wight even more enjoyable for families, and to get 'more people playing more games, more often'. This initiative will see some...

It’s never too late to find your creative voice or benefit from creativity, as the vibrant new exhibition at Newport-based arts for wellbeing charity Independent Arts shows. The diverse and exciting collection of artwork – from photography and batik-style flags,...

New Carnival Company’s Crossing the Bar (XTB) programme has been hailed a huge success, with record numbers of hikers, artists and schoolchildren taking part in coastal walks, creative animations and heritage learning activities at the weekend. Crossing the Bar is...

Residents of Lake could get a new set of public toilets at a discount price but parish councillors will have to skip to the loo pretty quick. After another local authority pulled out, a block of Danfo pay-to-use toilets are...

Are you ready for a running event with a difference? Lace-up those running shoes as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is challenging runners to ‘Race the Train’ on 5th November. Due to its popularity last year the Railway is...

Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (CAODS) has announced that Dinah Bowman has received the prestigious National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) 'Accolade for Excellence' award for her direction of the play 'Recipe for Murder' in 2021. Dinah received the...

Students at Cowes Enterprise College have appeared on BBC One’s ‘The One Show’ in a segment with presenter Chris Bavin and Isle of Wight Chef, Robert Thompson. Louie, who is a student in Year 7 at Cowes Enterprise College, foraged...