Local Community News

The Hampshire charity, The Maritime Archaeology Trust, has launched a new appeal to help bring its unique mobile museum and laboratory to schools and youth groups.   Over a number of years the charity’s Discovery Bus has been funded to...

Island Line train services has been suspended once again today (Friday) due to a landslip at Sandown. The gardens of three properties near to Foxes Bridge have fallen even further since Sunday and have caused safety concerns, resulting in the...

Residents and businesses in Yarmouth have expressed concerns about the seven-week closure of Bouldnor Road for geotechnical works by Island Roads, fearing it will result in further loss of business in the coastal town. Several businesses are only just hanging...

Simon Hayes, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, has awarded a total of £35,940 to 11 projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to support his continuing commitment to reduce crime and prevent reoffending, including £4000 to a Newport...

Ensuring patients get the best quality care possible at Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the aim of a new, ground-breaking ‘Quality Champions’ initiative which was launched on Friday when 75 of the Champions attended their induction day. Over 100...

The Island’s Emergency Department and Out of Hours Services are urging Islanders to make sure they have a sufficient supply of their regular medication and seek advice from their Pharmacist or GP or the NHS 111 before visiting the Beacon...

Winning numbers for 5th February 2014 02 — 06 — 17 — 27 Incredibly, it is a rollover once again so next weeks Jackpot continues to rise and is a whopping £4000! Lifeboat Lotto has been set up by a...

HM Coastguard is warning people in the South, including the Isle of Wight, of the dangers of getting too close to the coast during this week's wild weather. The weather forecast for the region is predicted to be south or...

The Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) exhibitions group is flying the flag for tourism by participating in a range of UK and overseas holiday exhibitions.    These shows which comprise of exhibitors from destinations, attractions, entertainment, accommodations and places to...

The Isle of Wight College have successfully won £2.4million to develop a new building for learners with additional neeeds, bringing new investment in the College to a total of £9million, following the recent award for the development of the new...