Charities and community-led organisations are once again being invited to bid for grant support from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation. Each year since 2014, the foundation – comprising the companies behind Island Roads – has awarded grants of between...

Isle of Wight cyclist Harrison Hendy has joined the GB Cycling Team’s National Talent Pathway for road and track endurance racing, a pathway that could lead to Olympic glory. The 15-year-old from Arreton is one of 18 boys to be...

The actor and comedian Brian Murphy, who was born here on the Isle of Wight, has sadly died aged 92. Murphy was best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom 'Man About the House' and its...

This is how the streets of Gurnard will soon look as work to revamp the roads with new sustainable drainage solutions gets underway this week. The scheme is part of a partnership with Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water...

Craig Brown - brother of Isle of Wight darts star Keegan - has reached the final of a pool tournament in Bucharest, Romania after being knocked out of a darts event. Craig was in the Romanian capital to compete in...

A key meeting has taken place to discuss the Islander’s Charter to address the Isle of Wight’s ferry services and broader transport challenges. Chaired by Nigel Talbot of WUG, the meeting on 24th January brought together members of the WUG...

Wessex Cancer Support has announced RenoDrain as the headline sponsor of its 2025 Swim for Hope event on Saturday 19th July. As well as sponsoring the event, the company’s owner, Jamie Webster, will accompany the swimmers in his kayak to...

The 3 Island rowing clubs - Newport, Ryde and Shanklin & Sandown - combined to run the first time trial on the River Medina of 2025. The calm conditions were perfect for rowing. Division 1, over the 3400m distance, was...

Southampton Football Club’s official charity, Saints Foundation, has announced the signing of Red Funnel to support the charity as a Premium Patron. Red Funnel’s proud support of Saints Foundation represents the latest step in its continued commitment to the communities...

The gap at the top of Division 1 has narrowed as Ryde Rankers played twice this week, with a whitewash over Newport Vics B giving them 10 points. The Rankers played a much closer match against Ryde B, which they...