Local Community News

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have welcomed the Government’s decision to designate immediately 27 of the 127 recommended Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). These designations represent an important first step in securing the future of the marine environment...

Doctors on the Isle of Wight are supporting a new campaign to encourage people to self-treat minor ailments such as colds and flu the winter. The Treat Yourself Better Without Antibiotics website is full of information to help people understand...

Earlier this month around 30 MPs, including the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner,  joined apprentices from companies such as Airbus and BAE Systems to launch the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC)  in the grounds of the Palace of Westminster. The...

Winning numbers for 20th November 2013  02 — 13 — 18 — 25 Incredibly, it is a rollover once again for the seventh time, so next weeks Jackpot continues to rise and is a whopping £2,900! Lifeboat Lotto has been...

Auction items are urgently needed for an online event to raise much-needed funds for a bed for little Katie Baxer, a four-year-old Island girl who is suffering from numerous life-changing conditions. An appeal has been launched for donations to make...

Southern Water has published a report setting out the views of its customers following a public consultation on its 25-year strategy to secure water resources. The ‘Statement of Response’ sets out the feedback received from nearly 1,000 customers and interested...

Residents across the South who hide their wealth are being targeted as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce. The taskforce – targeted at individuals and businesses in South Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey,...

Portsmouth-based BAE Systems have this week signed a new deal with two cross-Solent operators to continue to repair, maintain and paint the Island's ferries. Both Wightlink's and Red Funnel's ferries will continue to be maintained in Portsmouth Harbour following the...

Following a highly successful few weeks since the grand reopening, as well as a rise in demand, Ryde Hotel has taken on a further 10 employees. With the festive period fast approaching and with the restaurant already fully booked for...

The Island's next high sheriff has been selected following a nomination ceremony in London. Founder of Artigiano, Claire Locke, has been selected to take over from the current high sheriff Mary Case in March of next year, it was announced...