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RED SQUIRREL TO HOST RENTERS REFORM EVENT AHEAD OF MAJOR LEGISLATION CHANGES
To support landlords and tenants across the Isle of Wight during one of the biggest changes in rental legislation in years, Red Squirrel Property Shop is hosting a dedicated Renters Reform Information Evening in January.
Read moreDetailsDIESEL SHUNTER RETURNS TO ISLAND RAILS AFTER 27-YEAR ABSENCE
One of the Island’s most well-known Diesel locomotives from the post-steam era has returned to the Isle of Wight after 27 years away.
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN’S FORMER KING’S HOUSE BAR GIVEN NOD TO BE CONVERTED INTO 4-BED HOME
A once-popular seafront bar in a poor state of repair can now be transformed into a 4-bedroom house, the Council has decided, but concerns have been raised.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COUNCILLOR CELEBRATES VICTORY IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD POVERTY
The decision to lift the Two-Child Benefit Cap in the Budget has been hailed as a welcome start to tackling poverty on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsWOMEN INVITED TO FIND OUT ABOUT LIFE BEHIND THE WHEEL AT SOUTHERN VECTIS EVENT
Southern Vectis is calling on Isle of Wight women to consider a new career as a bus driver.
Read moreDetailsASPIRE LAUNCHES ‘BUILD A BAND’ MUSIC PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Aspire Creative Hub is excited to announce the launch of Build a Band. A weekly music project in Shanklin designed for young people who want to learn how to form, rehearse, and perform in a real band.
Read moreDetailsLIGHT UP THE WIGHT RETURNS FOR 2025 WITH 20 SPARKLING DISPLAYS
The Isle of Wight’s ever-popular Christmas lights map and competition, Light up the Wight, is back for 2025!
Read moreDetailsAUTUMN HOUSE CARE HOME STILL ‘REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT’ DESPITE PROGRESS
An Isle of Wight care home under special measures has made progress but inspectors still say it ‘requires improvement’.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE STEP UP FESTIVE PATROLS TO CATCH DRINK AND DRUG DRIVERS
Roads Policing officers will once again be focusing on targeting drink and drug drivers this December, as part of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's annual campaign to make sure the roads are safe throughout the festive season.
Read moreDetailsMAN HEADBUTTED AND ELBOWED POLICE OFFICERS AT ISLE OF WIGHT HOSPITAL
An Isle of Wight man headbutted and elbowed Police Officers whilst receiving treatment at St Mary's Hospital, a court has heard.
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