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After lengthy spells out of work, two young Island men are firmly on the path to a career in highway improvement thanks to the Army and Island Roads. Sean Matthews, 25, and Scott Coombes, 24, have both earned full time...

VIDEO: Designer brand Timberland decided to highlight the beauty and relaxing side of the Isle of Wight in its latest online advertising campaign ‘One bag - two days’ campaign. Former ITV Meridian journalist, Dave Russell, who runs Wight Media Services,...

UPDATED: Emergency telephones dotted along the Island's coastline are to be taken out of action next month ahead of the Summer period in a bid to save money.  The phones - which are painted bright yellow and are located near...

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has today (Tuesday) announced the appointment of two new Commissioners, Chris Preston and Jonathan Gillespie, and the re-appointment of David Riley as a Commissioner, for terms of three years from 1st May 2015 to 30th April...

The Isle of Wight Council is looking at installing a temporary bridge to enable Shanklin Cliff Lift to open before the summer school holidays in July. A specialist bridge company is to report to the council later this week on...

Roads in the center of Ryde have received a significant upgrade ahead of the upcoming Pearl Izumi Tour Series cycle race, which takes place in just over 2 weeks time. On Thursday 14th May, the Island will host the first...

Commuters on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and take the bus - thanks to a new service from Southern Vectis.  The bus operator is introducing the St Cross Business Express, beginning Tuesday...

Red Funnel is expanding its trophy cabinet after winning Gold in RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards for the 14th consecutive year, earning the company its fifth President’s award. The award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal...

A student turned teacher who studied at Ryde School has been jailed for a total of 9 months after reportedly taking the virginity of one of his pupils at a £29,000-a-year mainland school. 24-year-old Edward Moore, a choirmaster at King...

Staff, pupils, governors and parents at Niton primary school are celebrating after it was removed from special measures by Ofsted. Inspectors who visited the school on 25th and 26th March found that all aspects of the school's work had improved significantly...