Latest News

Participants, volunteers, staff and arts practitioners welcomed HRH The Earl of Wessex to Independent Arts Creative Hub in Newport on Tuesday afternoon. The visit was arranged by the Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Susie Sheldon, as part of the...

Shanklin lifted their 2nd trophy of the season by beating close rivals Whitecroft & Barton at the Peter Henry Ground in the Challenge Cup final last night (Tuesday). The Blues fielded 3 regular Wessex league players in their winning side:...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that families won't be receiving food vouchers this half term as a result of the initiative being scrapped. During the recent pandemic, parents across the Island have been receiving free vouchers to help...

The director of a security company has appeared in court after one of his staff members attempted to use a fake licence to undertake work at last year's Isle of Wight Festival. The prosecution was brought against Ratu Baleidraulu, director...

Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex - Prince Edward and his wife Sophie - have been visiting community groups across the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday). The Queen’s helicopter touched down at the Island Riding Centre on...

Community organisers have been urged to get in touch with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service if they are planning to light a beacon to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Thousands of beacons are expected to light...

A 37-year-old man who is accused of raping a child when he was just 14-years-old has appeared in court today (Tuesday). Christopher Blake, of Albert Road, Rochford in Essex is accused of 2 counts of rape, 3 counts of indecent...

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island can now bid for grant funding of up to £30,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has published a new prospectus for 2022/23...

A Ryde man has been handed a 12-month driving disqualification after his erratic driving led to a drug-drive arrest. 24-year-old Killeyan Butler, of Oak Vale in Oakfield, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug (cannabis) and drug driving...

Island restaurants, cafes and businesses have been ranked on their food hygiene standards and practices — including the St Mary’s Hospital caterers who got top marks. Inspectors from the Isle of Wight Council rank the establishments on their hygienic food handling,...