Vectis RFC has hailed its 2026 Isle of Wight Festival of Rugby as a major success, drawing around 5,000 attendees, including 3,500 visitors to the Island.

Fronted by Jessica Baker, the project continues to evolve with the support of sister Boo Baker on bass and Tristan Northard on drums.

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was dispatched to a medical emergency at The Duver in St Helens on Sunday afternoon.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre during a visit to the island.

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight has been named Charity of the Year by local deals platform The Price is Wight.

A resident at Orchard House Care Home has enjoyed a memorable day after a long-held wish to travel around the Isle of Wight in a limousine was brought to life.

Plans for a ‘much-needed’ dog-walking facility on agricultural land in the Isle of Wight National Landscape have been refused.

The initiative has already raised nearly £5,000, with bidding set to close during a special celebration event next week.