A conference dedicated to supporting children who have faced adverse experiences and early life trauma is set to take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport next month. The event, "From Safety to Success through Everyday Connection, Care, and Education",...

Isle of Wight residents now have the opportunity to borrow blood pressure monitors from local libraries for free. In September 2024 the Isle of Wight Council launched its blood pressure monitor loan scheme. High blood pressure puts extra strain on...

Children at Cowes Primary School pupils had hands-on experience with drumming styles from different cultures recently. The drums included Djembe drums from Africa and Dhol drums from India. Around a quarter of Cowes Primary school pupils come from a foreign...

Harwoods Division 1 leaders Ventnor had a lucky escape at Cowes Community Club, beating Northwood St Johns after trailing by 2 goals with 10 minutes to play to retain top spot in Isle of Wight Division 1. Northwood opened the...

Isle of Wight athlete Kelly Sotherton won 9 podium places for England and Great Britain in major championships in 3 events: the Heptathlon, Pentathlon and 4 X 400 relay, making her a real sporting legend. She also took 7 gold...

Newport have gone 6th in Wessex Division1 by beating Amesbury Town by the best of 3 goals in a physical game at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). The Port began the game poorly, conceding a goal in the 10th minute...

Red Funnel’s commitment to supporting the local community was highlighted last week, as team members gathered at the Isle of Wight Foodbank to celebrate a successful year of support. The ferry operator’s annual cheque presentation event affirmed the final funds...

The dream of playing the Isle of Wight Festival mainstage could become a reality for local young musicians. The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One, who have strived to develop opportunities for young bands, artists, and musicians resident...

Brandon Robinson-Thompson has taken a 2-shot lead at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - part of the DP World Tour. The Isle of Wight golfer escaped from the chasing back with an eagle on the 16th hole. His round -...

The Isle of Wight branch of Reform UK has strongly condemned the cancellation of May's local elections on the Island - and has called for the Island's MPs to resign from their roles on the local authority. Sarah Morris, Branch...