As the Isle of Wight counts down to 2026, Red Funnel is celebrating the exceptional achievements of local talents supported through its Proud to Support initiative.

Over 30 Shanklin Rowing Club members attended a recent celebration event, marking the club's first year as a GB Sculling Academy, with the standout highlight of Bass Andre being crowned European Offshore Champion.

Crafty youngsters have won prizes after designing eye-catching reflective school bags in a creative initiative from the Isle of Wight Council that promotes road safety within primary schools.

13 dancers from Creationz Dance Academy took to the stage at the famous Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End last week (21st December).

Orchard House Care Home in Newport recently welcomed 3 representatives from the Royal Marines Association, who visited to present a special Christmas gift to resident and veteran Andy.

A total of £4,500 was raised for Mountbatten and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group 👏

A trio of Island cricket clubs have been bowled over by the awards they have received in this year’s round of grants from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.

BREAKING: Police, fire and paramedics have been called to a road traffic collision on a rural road on the outskirts of Newport this evening (Saturday).

Wessex Cancer Support is inviting the public to donate new, unwanted Christmas gifts as part of its Unwanted Gift Amnesty, running from 30th December to 30th January.

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club is celebrating a successful year both on and off the water, with wins at key coastal rowing events and a 25% increase in membership.