Hovertravel has been named Ferry Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025, held in London last week.

The Island’s newest councillor wants Reform UK to take control of the Isle of Wight Council at the next election.

Turning Hovercraft Rubber into Art and Everyday ItemsSince 2024, Hovertravel has been working with Twyford Recycling to process retired hovercraft skirts.

Their passion and professionalism lit up the stage, earning them a prolonged standing ovation from a sell-out crowd.

The UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) has been confirmed as the official charity partner of Maritime Solent for 2025-26.

The Isle of Wight’s rich maritime heritage took centre stage this week as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) held its latest board meeting in East Cowes.

The most common topics included e-scooters, speeding, rural crime, knife crime and the role of the PCC. Questions also covered officer integrity and recruitment.

The deal, part of the government’s English devolution agenda, represents what ministers describe as the “greatest transfer of power out of Westminster this century.”