Local Community News

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) can report that the intricate operation to salvage the burnt and sunken 70 foot, 114 ton superyacht Kahu from the riverbed in East Cowes Marina has been completed successfully after a great team effort. The technical...

The principle of Ryde Academy, Rob Hoddle, has resigned from the position, it has been announced. Chair of governors Lesley Holmes wrote a letter to parents yesterday (Wednesday) stating that Mr Hoddle had resigned for personal reasons. Hoddle, who was...

With the Summer season drawing to a close at the end of September, an expected rise in claimants of the unemployment benefit Jobseekers Allowance has been confirmed. In October, 93 more people were clamiming JSA than in September. This is...

The Isle of Wight Council is making it easier for residents who use clear recycling sacks to get additional supplies when they run out. Currently, homeowners need to contact the council to request a delivery if they run out or...

Following the fundraising success of The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, customers can make their poppies go further this year at their local Sainsbury’s. For the first time, the Newport & West Cowes stores are providing a recycling service to...

Andrew Turner has been appointed to the influential Public Administration Select Committee (PASC), which scrutinises the work of the Civil Service and the reports produced by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.  The Island’s MP already serves on the Political...

Nearly 600 people from across Isle of Wight joined a quarter of a million people across the nation in turning their back on cigarettes during last month’s mass 28-day stop smoking challenge, Stoptober. Research shows that stopping smoking for 28...

Boat owners in the Cowes area are being warned about a recent spate of thefts. A number of incidents have occurred targeting fishing boats and other vessels since the beginning of October, with the latest incident taking place at the...

HRH The Duke of Kent is to visit the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Tuesday) with a packed schedule of visits which includes officially opening the St Mary's Hospital helipad. Prince Edward will visit Milmega in Park Road, Ryde as well...

The Isle of Wight Council is a step closer to selecting a company to deliver a new waste contract for the Island which aims to increase recycling and minimise the amount of household waste sent for landfill. From the nine...