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Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is encouraging DIY enthusiasts to think before they dig if working outdoors. Springtime and the 1st Bank holiday weekend of the year is traditionally a busier time for people working on their homes...

Kay Marriott JP has been appointed as the new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight. Kay is Island-born and following her education at Cowes High School, commenced her nurse training in 1976. Highly respected in her profession, she has...

Health leaders have issued a fresh appeal to communities as figures reveal more than 8,500 people attended an Emergency Department (ED) in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the last week alone. On just 1 day more than 1,460 people...

Wightlink is operating a revised timetable on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth car ferry service over the Easter weekend due to a mechanical breakdown with the ageing St Faith ferry. The cross-Solent operator says that whilst St Faith is out of service and...

East Cowes Esplanade has now been designated as a bathing water, meaning the Environment Agency will regularly test and monitor the seawater to ensure it is free from sewage or other pollutants, thus reassuring local residents and holidaymakers it is...

The Isle of Wight Council is to thank over 3,400 local carers for their dedication and commitment during the pandemic by giving them a one-off bonus of £250, in the form of a Wight Gift Card.    The local care...

Monday 4th April – Friday 8th April 2022 • Gareth Edward Furmidge, 42, of Church Road in Wootton, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order by not attending unpaid work. Furmidge was given the order on...

An error in St Helens has seen village tax bills rise 21.5% — instead of the approved 3.4% — causing concern for residents. The St Helens Parish Council apologised for the mistake and the time it took to rectify the...

Ryde Town Council has confirmed that they have finalised the takeover of Ryde Harbour from the Isle of Wight Council. The re-named Ryde Marina will be undergoing a sustained programme of changes to give it a much-needed facelift. This has...

UKSA has been awarded a maritime grant from the TK Foundation worth over £600,000 over the next 3 years. The Isle of Wight-based charity provides life enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime training and aims to increase accessibility and...