Local Community News

With the news that Parliament is set to be recalled on Friday to discuss the possibility of the Royal Air Force taking part in air strikes in the Middle East, the Island’s MP Andrew Turner has said that he would like to...

Despite recent economic surveys reporting a slight dip in manufacturing performance, it appears the smaller firms on the Isle of Wight are still confident of growth according to the latest MAS Barometer; the largest survey of its kind amongst manufacturers...

Following the opening of its first branch in Newport this summer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has teamed up with the Isle of Wight’s most talented artists and photographers to showcase the Island’s remote and little known locations. Enterprise has commissioned seven artists...

Wightlink have cancelled a series of sailings between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour this morning (Thursday) due to mechanical problems. The latest sailings to be cancelled include the 08:10 from Ryde, the 08:40 from Portsmouth and the 09:10 from...

VIDEO: A joint initiative has been launched between local Police and the Island's waste collection provider in an attempt to cut the number of driving incidents which pose a risk to workers. Hampshire Constabulary and Island Waste Services have joined forces to...

A national cancer charity has hailed the Isle of Wight’s community spirit as ‘lifesaving’ this week following an appeal last year. Delete Blood Cancer UK, who ran an appeal on the island a year ago encouraging people to join the...

Residents in the Shalfleet area are being invited to a 'Meet the Candidate' event ahead of the upcoming vote for a new local parish Councillor. A total of 6 candidates will be present at the evening event, which is to...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that it will be engaging with service users and carers about the new integrated drug and alcohol recovery services for the Island. Isle of Wight NHS Trust was successful in the tender...

The Island's last remaining Phones 4 U store in Newport will not be saved by Vodafone or EE following the collapse of the phone retailer last week. It has been confirmed by administrators today (Tuesday) that the High Street store...

Yarmouth Harbour have announced that Jeremy Butcher has been appointed as Deputy Harbour Master. Jeremy, who has over 30 years' experience in law enforcement, is more than suited for the role which involves an array of responsibilities, ranging from compliance with...