Shops and businesses across the Island made sure their customers received a royal welcome in the run-up to the 4-day Jubilee celebrations last weekend.  In Newport, the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council and her family were invited to...

4 Islanders will complete a day-long golf session across 92 holes, whilst also walking to all 8 courses with their clubs, to help raise money for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The tournament - dubbed 'Golf the...

A new charity - Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW - has been set up by locals to respond to the needs of people living with dementia and their families or carers. The charity will provide free emotional support, information, and...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed at Nine Acres Playing Field in the middle of Newport this morning (Friday). After circling low over the town centre, the helicopter touched down at 07:48. Onboard doctors and paramedics...

Plans have been put forward to turn the dormant Natwest building on Riverway Industrial Estate in Newport into a GP practice. It would see the top floor of the building turned into a GP practice helping to meet the demands...

Morrisons is recalling several breaded chicken products because they may contain small pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes these products unsafe to eat. The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall notice for the following products: Morrisons...

Poor cleanliness, the discovery of a rats nest and a lack of suitable clothing has led to Wight Grill House in Newport receiving a 'Major Improvement Necessary' rating from food hygiene inspectors. The Isle of Wight Council’s Environmental Health team...

Independent Arts - the island-wide arts for wellbeing charity - have announced that Cowes-based Singer and Composer Mike Christie has agreed to be one of their ambassadors. Mike, who also organises Wight Proms and performs as part of the vocal...

In 2021 UKSA funded 3,275 young people on multiple water-based adventures, setting a new record for the maritime charity.  This included 1,400 Year 6 students from the Isle of Wight who took part in its Test the Water programme. These...

This year’s Isle of Wight Day is to be held on Saturday 17th September at Brading Roman Villa. Festivities are taking place at Brading Roman Villa - as opposed to Carisbrooke Castle where last year's event was held -  and...