Additional Local Bobbies have been recruited by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary to improve police visibility in rural communities – including on the Isle of Wight.

Children’s TV was meant to be safe. Bright colours. Friendly faces. Moral lessons. And yet… every so often, it went completely off the rails and delivered scenes that felt ripped straight from a horror film — with no warning and no counselling afterwards. Here are five times kids’ TV accidentally went full horror… and left us scarred for life... 5. Goosebumps — “The Mask” (1995) The premise alone was unsettling: a mask that fuses to your face and slowly takes over your person

With the massive success of BBC's The Traitors, it’s become clear that we love watching people lie, panic, form alliances, and slowly unravel under pressure. It feels modern. Psychological. Very now. But the truth is, TV has been running social experiments in front of us for decades — we just used to call them game shows. Long before reality TV got self-aware, these programmes quietly tested trust, greed, fear, and group dynamics, all while insisting everyone was “just having

The Labour MP for Isle of Wight West says he will continue pushing the government for fairer funding for the Island, following warnings of a possible £13.4 million shortfall.

Southern Vectis has announced it will support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as its official charity partner for 2026 and 2027.

Ventnor suffered a frustrating 16–10 defeat in their top of the table clash with Tottonians, with handling errors and missed opportunities proving costly for the Islanders.

A proposal to ‘enhance’ an historic Isle of Wight pub with a roof terrace and pergola has been withdrawn after criticism from residents and the local town council.

An Isle of Wight Church of England school has been praised by inspectors for its inclusive approach to education and strong focus on pupil wellbeing and mental health.