A Newport woman who didn't attend her drug rehab appointments as she was visiting her dad, and didn't have a phone to let probation know, has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a community order. Rachel Hewitt, 39, of...

On Friday evening, Christ Church in Totland was full of song as the West Wight Dementia Friendly Choir invited Newchurch Male Voice Choir to join them in a concert of popular songs. The audience, who filled the Church, were immediately...

A beauty, fashion and portrait photographer from the Isle of Wight has seen her photo shortlisted for an award in the fashion category of this year's British Photography Awards.  Siân Elizabeth, who lives here on the Island, was a frequent...

Islander Mila Lake sadly saw her adventure on The Voice UK come to an end over the weekend after she was eliminated from the popular ITV show. On Saturday, on her 2nd performance on the show, Mila sang Better off...

The Isle of Wight College will be the venue for a major job, education and careers fair funded by the Isle of Wight Council and the Solent LEP. If you are looking for a job, apprenticeship or traineeships, or maybe...

Esplanade transformed its car showroom into a spectacular event venue for the Esplanade & Foresters Hall Charity Gala Dinner last Saturday night (8th October). With 120 guests all dressed in black tie, the evening was filled with fun, fantastic food,...

A South Coast cancer charity has thanked its supporters after completing a £1million fundraising campaign and making the final payment for a pioneering radiotherapy machine. PLANETS Cancer Charity, which serves those in Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex and the Isle of...

Yet more houses could be added to a major East Cowes development on a greenfield site. Plans for the properties at the bottom of the Hawthorn Meadows estate were 1st submitted in March 2018, with the principle of development and...

A group of students from Cowes Enterprise College gained their ‘sea legs’ recently on a 4-day sailing voyage on board ‘Prolific’ with Ocean Youth Trust South. The 1st day saw an early start with the crew sailing to Weymouth. Ahead...

Vectis Radio, the Newport-based Community Radio Station, has been nominated for 9 awards in 7 categories for this year's National Community Radio Awards to be held in Bedford on 19th November. The awards recognise all the great work that Community...