Local Community News

Island parents are being urged to make sure their children are fully vaccinated against measles as concern grows about the national rise in cases. Although no cases have been reported on the Island as yet, vaccination levels here followed national...

The Island's Lord Lieutenant, Major General Martin White, unveiled an inspiring piece of artwork at St Mary's Hospital, Newport yesterday (Wednesday), highlighting the benefits of organ donation. The artwork, which is now on display outside the Full Circle Restaurant, shows...

CCTV images of two females who Police wish to speak to regarding a handbag theft in Newport have been released. A 44-year-old woman left her handbag on a seat near to the serving counter at McDonald's Resturant in Newport Town...

A group of pathology staff have received recognition for their achievement in gaining NVQ Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Clinical Pathology support at an award ceremony held at St. Mary’s Hospital. 12 members of staff, which include medical laboratory...

6,000 cubic metres of silt and other spoil is set to be dredged from Bembridge Marina over the next three weeks. In line with improvement plans by Bembridge Harbour Authority, the harbour bed is to be dug out by ML Dredging,...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are trying to increase the amount of clothing donations they receive by putting new textiles banks around the county. There is always a need for new locations for the yellow textile banks...

The Cowes Floating Bridge is set to resume a normal service today following over a week of inspections and repairs. The vital East to West Cowes link will restart at 14:00 this afternoon (Wednesday). It comes after a MCA annual inspection found...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of vehicles were damaged in Ryde on Friday. Between 17:00 and 18:30 eleven vehicles parked in Arthur Street were left with scratch marks. If you witnessed any suspicious activity in the area...

The significant role played by members of the RNLI's Cowes Guild in responding to the appeal for the town's new lifeboat station was underlined at the guild's annual meeting. Anna Morgan-Crockett, guild chairman, declared: "I cannot praise too highly the...

Shanklin Rotary club this week presented the oldest Inner Wheel Club on the Island with a cheque from a recent fundraising sale. Members were joined by guests for a celebration at Shanklin Conservative Club as Shanklin Rotary Club President Jim Petrie...