Local Community News

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary are today continuing their appeal for information to hunt down a man who snatched a handbag from an innocent woman in Ryde. The incident happened in Church Lane, Ryde last Friday between 18:20 and 18:30 when...

Due to a mechanical problem on board Red Osprey, Red Funnel have cancelled a number of sailings from tomorrow (Saturday).   A gearbox fault needs to be repaired on board the vessel, which will take an estimated four days. While the problems...

Ecoisland are proud to announce a Partnership with PassivSystems Limited who are going to be providing the first roll-out of the Ecoisland Home HUB. As part of an initial trial, 200 homes on the Isle of Wight will be provided...

The Isle of Wight has seen a fall in the number of residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance during the month of March. Figures released today reveal that 258 less people are claiming the unemployment benefit on the Island, bringing the total...

Ever wanted to make a music video?  Now’s your chance as Bestival organiser Rob Da Bank's Music Club will be working to create a music video for a band signed to Rob’s own Sunday Best record label! The Music Club...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has announced that doctors are set to fly on board as part of the emergency medical team, raising the bar on clinical excellence and the care it provides to the communities...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of action for approximately five days from Monday (15 April) for its annual inspection.  Diversions through Newport for motorists will be in place during this time. A passenger launch will be available, which...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has commissioned a set of original prints by the artist Laura Boswell, titled ‘Fourteeen Views of the Island’ for the new East Cowes Health Centre. The art work is on display in both the...

Staff at a hotel in Shanklin have shown their support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital by raising £1,500. James Helyer, who works at the Medehamstede hotel, and his partner Magdalena, were so pleased with the...

Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP has said he is very sad to hear of the death of Baroness Thatcher this morning following a stroke. Mr Turner said: “Baroness Thatcher was quite simply the best Prime Minister of my lifetime - I...