Isle of Wight Repair Cafe: Volunteer experts to offer free repair service to help avoid items going to landfill
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
30, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Steam Railway’s Train Story welcomes 600,000th visitor milestoneTrain Story, funded by National Lottery, reaches 600,000 visitors since 2014
30, April 2024·1 min readPressure mounts for Ofsted reform as criticisms over single-word judgements growDo Ofsted ratings tell the whole story? The battle for reform has begun
Island Roads to support 34th annual Walk the Wight fundraising eventDedicated traffic management by Island Roads paves way for Walk the Wight
Isle of Wight’s community and mental health services set for NHS Trust mergerProject Fusion takes a leap forward with NHS mental health service integration
Essential hygiene support reaches older Isle of Wight residents, thanks to Age UK'Dignity in Every Pack' initiative provides essential support to older residents
Residents in parts of Sandown cautioned as flood risk persistsFlood Alert persists for Eastern Yar; Sandown residents advised to remain prepared
Local charities and groups invited to apply for Southern Vectis’ May funding initiativeSouthern Vectis backs Isle of Wight's local causes with its community fund
Newport’s Canvas10 nail salon up for three spots in UK Hair and Beauty AwardsNewport's Canvas10 aces as a finalist in three categories at UK Hair and Beauty Awards
Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Train Story welcomes 600,000th visitor milestoneTrain Story, funded by National Lottery, reaches 600,000 visitors since 2014
Pressure mounts for Ofsted reform as criticisms over single-word judgements growDo Ofsted ratings tell the whole story? The battle for reform has begun
More Isle of Wight finalists in UK Hair and Beauty AwardsBare Nailscessity and Hidden Beauty earn nominations in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards
Island Roads to support 34th annual Walk the Wight fundraising eventDedicated traffic management by Island Roads paves way for Walk the Wight
Isle of Wight libraries share the joy of reading on World Book NightWorld Book Night brings Quick Reads and literary joy to the Island
Isle of Wight’s community and mental health services set for NHS Trust mergerProject Fusion takes a leap forward with NHS mental health service integration
Letter: Councillor Ian Dore responds to MP’s ‘silly games’ accusation over Wootton surgery closureCouncillor Ian Dore contests MP's claims amid the Wootton Medical Centre debate
Letter: Exploring the stark rise in methane emissions since the Industrial Revolution: The methane facts we need to knowMethane emissions, crucial in climate change, have surged since the 18th century, says this reader in response to the ongoing climate change debate
Letter: Historical climate events that shaped our planet without human interventionHistorical climate shifts remind us that change isn't exclusively man-made, says this reader
Local charities and groups invited to apply for Southern Vectis’ May funding initiativeSouthern Vectis backs Isle of Wight's local causes with its community fund
Island Commissioner celebrates as Girlguiding groups bond over Newport fun nightGirlguiding Isle of Wight celebrates community with a fun evening at JR Zone
Grants up to £20,000 available for Isle of Wight youth initiativesTwo grants aimed at supporting Isle of Wight youth and improving wellbeing are now open
Join the family-friendly bluebell woodland walk and support wildlife conservationBehold the bluebells at Knighton East Wood, while helping red squirrel conservation on the Isle of Wight
Vectis Radio offers unique opportunities for behind-the-scenes rolesVectis Radio invites volunteers to contribute to various roles and enrich community broadcasting
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from council and community ventures
2023 Green Impact Awards: Isle of Wight businesses shine – Listen to podcast with Dr Holly Jenkins (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)