Shademakers have announced that - in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council - they have been awarded almost £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the transformation of Department in Ryde. This funding - which is thought...

RAF Ventnor began as a World War II radar station before extensive bunkers were added to provide protection against nuclear attack during the Cold War - a modern type of fortification.  After decommissioning, it was used by the Civil Aviation...

Shanklin Theatre is about to be transformed into a dazzling Arabian Nights spectacle as Theatretrain presents their enchanting performance of Aladdin on 9th/10th December. Brace yourselves for a night of laughter, adventure, and pure magic, as the talented cast takes...

Hundreds of Islanders gathered in the late Autumn sunshine at St Thomas’ Square in Newport this morning to remember the fallen from 2 World Wars and other conflicts on Remembrance Sunday 2023. On this special day, the Isle of Wight...

Local holiday let owner, Steve Little, is celebrating after picking up an award for his property in the seaside town of Ventnor.   Steve, who also works as a teacher, scooped silver in the Best in the South and Isle of...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports have advanced to the 3rd Round of the Hampshire Trophy by beating Hampshire League Stockbridge at Sandy Lane. W&B's win came courtesy of a 8th minute strike from Sam Cant, and further goals from Tommy Jackson...

Bembridge Lifeboat Coxswain Charles Searle was recognised for his gallantry and determination at the wreck of the brigantine John Douse on 11th November 1877. That fateful night, it was blowing a hurricane from the south with thick rain. It was...

Cowes Sports were knocked out of the FA Vase at the 2nd Round stage by Western League Brixham at Westwood Park this Saturday afternoon. The home side made just 1 change from their midweek starting line up with Liam Triggs...

Local headlines from 40, 50, 60, 90, 100, 110, 120 and 130 years ago, including a postie who fell into a bonfire on Guy Fawkes night. 40 years ago (1983) GLASWEGIAN FOUND GUILTY OF WOUNDING YORKSHIRE RIPPER Glaswegian James Costello...

2 students from Ryde-based Classique Dance Studios - 9-year-old Tabs and 12-year-old Annika -  have got through to the finals of International Pole and Aerial Tournament (IPAAT) with their solo pole acrobatic performances. The finals will be held in Nottingham...