Local Community News

Minister for Portsmouth Matt Hancock MP toured Wightlink’s passenger and car ferry terminals as part of his visit to the city today (Monday). He said he was impressed by the cross-Solent ferry company and recognised the importance of Wightlink to the...

NHS staff on the Isle of Wight are taking part in a national strike over pay this morning (Monday). Staff from a variety of different departments will remain on strike until 11:00, however disruption to the normal running of services...

A 67-year-old man charged with causing damage to vehicles in Carisbrooke after tyres were slashed has been given a 12 week prison sentence, suspended for two years.  The Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this week heard how Terry Smith of...

Residents in Shalfleet were left surprised last night (Thursday) when, just one hour after Pamela Myles had been elected as one of three new Shalfleet Parish Councillors, her residential planning application was released by the Isle of Wight Council. Locals...

Southern Vectis’ Newport bus depot has been shortlisted in the highly regarded UK Bus Awards. The Isle of Wight operator is in contention within the Top National Bus Depot category - for the second year running. Singled out for its...

Research into social isolation and loneliness carried out by the Isle of Wight Council’s public health team has been recognised at a major national conference. The research was carried out in partnership with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Southampton...

An image of a butterfly taken at The Needles Park has won first prize in a national competition organised by Heritage Great Britain. The iconic site is just one of the landmarks Heritage Great Britain is responsible for with the...

Midwives at Isle of Wight NHS Trust are advising parents of new born babies and anyone caring for a baby to follow good practice advice for safe sleep to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS - or cot death...

More than £1300 was raised for Earl Mountbatten Hospice on Tuesday nightat a fundraising fashion show held as part of Hospice Care Week. Hospice staff and volunteers were among those who took to the catwalk at the event, which was hosted...

Nearly 30,000 children's books have been rented from Isle of Wight Council and community libraries over the summer, mainly thanks to the annual Summer Reading Challenge.  In total, 2400 children took part in the popular annual event, which this year was called...