There was a Seaview Services send off for Edward Higgin at his funeral, thanks to the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum. Edward (Ted) was the son of John Higgin, who owned and operated Seaview Services, the well-known popular...

Ryde-based niche book publishers Gerald Davison Ltd. have been awarded a Business Excellence Award and the title ‘Leading Chinese Art Books Publisher 2025’ by Acquisition International business magazine. Their unique academic publication, ‘Marks on Chinese Ceramics’, now in its third...

Platform One students have successfully raised in excess of £4,000 for Wessex Cancer Support during the recent Arts Aid 2025 event. Held at GG's Restaurant and Bar on 9th May, the event dazzled guests with an evening of live student...

Age UK Isle of Wight has received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support its vital work. The charity which provides essential services to support older adults in the community, has received a...

Shanklin & District History Society (S&DHS) are holding a Free Open Day Exhibition on Saturday 24th May from 10:00am to 15:00 at the Falcon Cross Hall in Shanklin. The aim of this annual event is to share our ever growing...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club Junior squad returned to the iconic Olympic Venue of Dorney Lake, for the annual Ball Cup South Regatta on Sunday, taking a record-breaking clutch of 4 gold and 3 silver medals. Gold winning performances came from...

Creative Ways Outdoors, a professional Arts and Outdoor Celebrations company based on the Isle of Wight, will be presenting to the public a special event on Sunday 18th May called Heritage Coast to Coast. The event will be the culmination...

Carisbrooke College - an Academy within the HISP Multi Academy Trust - is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Natalie Sheppard as Headteacher. With a proven track record of leadership across both primary and secondary education, Natalie brings a...

3 races were staged at the Shanklin Regatta before it was suspended due to deteriorating sea conditions. Shanklin Rowing Club found themselves high on the aggregate shield with 1st, 2nd and 4th places recorded in the first 2 races. The...

Nicholas Earley, Ewan Cook and Alfie Haydon from the Wightlink Cycle Racing Team Mountain Bike squad made the long journey to Scotland at the weekend to compete in the 3rd round of the National XC MTB Series at Glentress. The...