WightFibre has announced the completion of their Big Copper Switch-off on Thursday (25th August) - a full 10 years ahead of the rest of the UK. WightFibre has been operating a hybrid fibre-coaxial network (cable) network on the Isle of...

The South Coast's biggest, multi-award-winning scare attraction is back this October and it's better than ever. On selected dates this scare season, Terror Island returns to Blackgang Chine with some brand new and terrifying additions. Fresh from winning the Isle...

Over this past month, The Orchard Care Centre in Newport has welcomed a wide range of entertainment and activities which their residents have thoroughly enjoyed. Residents were treated to a visit from Annie, a wonderful 1950’s singer who entertained the...

People living with cancer across the Isle of Wight have been given a travel boost - thanks to Southern Vectis’ Community Fund.  The local bus operator is providing heavily discounted travel for those attending Wessex Cancer Trust’s Isle of Wight...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat, while on precautionary patrol in the Solent for powerboat races from Cowes this morning (Sunday), had to come to the rescue of a sinking catamaran. The emergency occurred when the boat - with 3 people aboard -...

The Isle of Wight Council, FareShare UK, Red Funnel and Southern Housing are working together to boost a lifeline scheme helping Islanders struggling against the rising cost of living. Food charity FareShare UK are supporting the council’s connect4communities programme by...

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of criminal damage after a commercial property was broken into in Shanklin yesterday evening (Saturday). At around 20:05 last night (Saturday) police were called to the Llama Lounge Hairdressers on Falcon Cross Road...

A cyclist has been injured in an incident on one of the main routes in Bembridge this afternoon (Sunday).   Police and ambulance crews attended the scene at the bottom of Culver Down on Sandown Road at around 13:45. Traffic...

A serious assault that occurred at the beginning of August has led to a 55-year-old man from Bembridge being charged with assault. Several Police units responded to Crossway in the village at 01:30 on Saturday as part of an ongoing...

A woman who was involved in a collision that caused the tragic death of a scooterist in Apse Heath on Thursday evening has been released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. As...