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Wightlink has launched a Green Manifesto, pledging to make its operations as environmentally friendly as possible. This follows the successful launch of the company’s new environmentally friendly hybrid energy flagship 'Victoria of Wight' - the culmination of its £45million investment...

2 of Southern Vectis’ most popular bus services are among the nation’s most scenic bus routes, according to a new online poll.  Bus Users UK has nominated the Isle of Wight bus operator’s Island Coaster and Needles Breezer for the prestigious...

Holidays are the first things to be cut among those keen to buy a home, according to a survey from Barratt Homes. The housebuilder, which is building homes across the Isle of Wight, asked 2,000 people which luxuries they would...

No less than 12 Island schools are preparing to truly rock Southampton next week by taking to the stage at the O2 Guildhall. Rock Challenge and J Rock is now underway for 2018 with more than 3,500 students from across Hampshire,...

The principal of Christ the King College, Pat Goodhead, is to retire from the job after nearly 10 years. Mrs Goodhead has held the position of Principal since September 2008 but will stand down on 31st March, citing her age...

A local, established Isle of Wight charity has been awarded a certification to an esteemed international quality management standard. Age UK Isle of Wight have successfully achieved certification to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard following a rigorous assessment and inspection...

Island Brewery’s Earl’s R.D.A has once again scooped ‘Beer of the Year’ at the Isle of Wight Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) awards. It is the fourth consecutive win for the brew – the beer that keeps on giving. For...

"Enough is enough” when it comes to new housing in the Newport West, Carisbrooke and Gunville area, a local councillor has warned. The warning comes as developers appear to be commencing the early stages of preparation for several potential house-building projects...

Mindless vandals have damaged and destroyed a number of beautiful Cordyline plants at the award winning Ventnor Park this week. Cordyline’s are evergreen shrubs that originate from Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim and are grown for their attractive foliage...

This week’s wet weather has led to a number of small cliff falls in the Brook and Compton areas. Families out enjoying today’s half-term sunshine have reported seeing a number of falls which could put visitors in danger, if caught unawares....