A cream tea fundraiser at Briddlesford Farm has raised an impressive £1,169 to support Island families through local charity Home-Start. Hosted by Home-Start Patron Judi Griffin, the annual event welcomed volunteers, trustees and supporters – both past and present –...

Network Ryde Youth Service has celebrated the 5th anniversary of its allotment on Quarry Road - a project that has grown into a thriving, sustainable space for young people across the Isle of Wight. To mark the occasion on Thursday...

British Rail announced significant price rises for both train and cross-Solent travel from 7th September 1975 - 50 years ago today. An ordinary single fare from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour was increased from 60p to 69p (£5.34 in today's values)....

It was a day to remember for Isle of Wight football on Saturday (6th September), as all 3 Wessex League sides – Cowes Sports, Newport IW and East Cowes Vics – recorded victories. Cowes swept aside New Milton Town, Port...

The quiet downland village of Wroxall has never had more than 3 licensed premises in its history - but sadly none of them are open for a pint today. The name 'Wroxall' derives from 'wroc' meaning buzzard, and the whole...

East Cowes Victoria claimed their second successive Wessex Premier League win with a dramatic 2-1 victory over previously unbeaten Christchurch at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon. A thunderous strike from Caleb Neale and a late penalty by the ever-dangerous Connor Kelly...

Aspire has opened a new housing scheme in Ryde for women exiting homelessness – including veterans. The new development, comprising 7 self-contained flats, was formally opened during a special event on Friday 29th August. Three of the flats will be...

Wessex League football returns to both sides of the Medina today (Saturday) as Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics host key Wessex Premier Division fixtures. Newport are also in action in North Hampshire away to Yateley United in Wessex Division...

3 newly-qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) have secured permanent roles at St Mary’s Hospital following the successful completion of a pioneering NHS apprenticeship scheme. Danie, Abraham and Pete are celebrating the end of their 3-year Operating Department Practice (ODP) Degree...

The Isle of Wight Council is calling on residents across the Island to have their say in shaping the future of local information, advice and guidance services. With the current contract for these vital services due to end in February...