Local Community News

Following the opening of its Poole office just a few months ago, worldwide logistics company PSP has expanded its Isle of Wight base. The expansion comes as PSP announces ambitious plans to increase its turnover on the island by 25% in...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is one of several air ambulance charities in the UK set to benefit from a £5 million fund from LIBOR fines - fines levied on banks for attempting to manipulate London Interbank...

Bear Grylls’ newly-released ‘manifesto for children’ could well see a shift in trends at UK holiday parks.  That’s according to Cowes-based In2Action, the company behind activities at destinations such as Center Parcs and Hoseasons. This month Bear Grylls, who grew...

To celebrate the launch of modern new-look Shanklin Post Office, Town Mayor of Shanklin Cllr Jon Gilbey cut the ribbon at an opening ceremony today (Tuesday). Shanklin Post Office at The Southern Co-operative in Regent Street has been completely refurbished. Instead...

Islander Holly Macgillivray, 25, has beaten over 1000 curvy women from around the world to become the only size 18 beauty competing in the annual Star in a Bra competition- a search to find the new face and body of...

The polls have now closed for Red Funnel’s 2014 myisleofwight Awards with a record 33,832 public votes cast. Now in its third year, Red Funnel’s myisleofwight Awards showcases the very best the Island’s tourism industry has to offer, as voted...

Class-leading offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services yesterday (Thursday) launched Seacat Courageous, the Cowes firm’s second 26-metre crew transfer vessel, as it continues to support the growth of the European offshore wind market. Seacat Courageous, which hit the water...

Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, recently attended a special day with leaders to undertake ‘The World On My Doorstep Badge’ which has an international theme. The event was held at The Barns, Barton Manor by kind permission of the owners...

As part of their current workplan, Healthwatch Isle of Wight are looking into the transition between children services to adult services for those with Autism. This has been highlighted as an area of concern by Island residents during the annual...

The Salvation Army is appealing for volunteers to help in its charity shop in Ryde and Shanklin. The Salvation Army’s Ryde and Shanklin shops sell everything from clothes and accessories to books and household items. Area Manager for Salvation Army...