Local Community News

An exhibition of prints by two leading Island artists are currently on display at the Full Circle Exhibition Space at St Mary's Hospital, Newport. The exhibition focuses on the personal artworks of Boris Moscoff and Martin Evans; two artists who...

UKIP on the Isle of Wight have today (Tuesday) said they would only support fracking on the Island after all the appropriate and necessary tests have been conducted, with their results made available to the public. The EU’s Energy policies...

Police are this week investigating a burglary at a Ventnor cafe which has resulted in the temporary closure of the business until further notice. Stock was taken and the premises trashed at Seapot cafe in Wheelers Bay sometime between 22:00...

Staff from Red Funnel have shared their expertise with children across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this summer as part of a drive to develop the next generation of engineers. The Isle of Wight ferry company has taken part...

Cowes lifeboat was called out to a quite unique incident last night (Sunday) when a yacht run aground on a new man-made shingle bank at the entrance to Cowes Harbour. The shingle, which had only been disgorged from a large...

The Isle of Wight’s innovative tidal energy firm, Sustainable Marine Energy (SME), is creating new jobs as it develops unique sustainable electricity projects – thanks to two of the area’s most important green energy funds. East Cowes-based SME has been...

Firefighters were called to a property in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Monday) after a toaster caused a small kitchen fire. Crews from Sandown and Shanklin were sent to Collingwood Road in the town at around 01:30...

Bembridge RNLI were tasked to assist a 22ft angling boat yesterday afternoon (Saturday) having just about completed a demonstration of the lifeboat's abilities to members of the public. The Albert Alfred Williams All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was carrying out a...

A man accused of causing the death of 28-year-old Rachel Titley following a road traffic collision in Yarmouth last year has pleaded not guilty. Craig Eccleston-Todd, 26 of Clifford Street in Newport, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving...

The Solent Swim Challenge launched by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Anna Wardley which was due to take place tomorrow (Sunday) has been postponed due to forecast strong winds. The event has been rescheduled for the contingency date of...