Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a property fire in the Oakfield area of Ryde this morning (Monday). 2 appliances from Ryde have been mobilised to the scene on Oakfield High Street, where...

The Isle of Wight has ranked as the 4th cheapest staycation destination in the UK, according to new research by Monese. In the midst of travel restrictions and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, more and more getaway goers are...

Ah, the 1980s; a fondly remembered decade of big hair, shoulder pads, George Michael, and perhaps one of the cheesiest television ads in existence, of which our very own Isle of Wight was the star. The Isle of Wight has...

Everything from Shakespeare to Whittington - a delightful mix of attractions awaits Island theatre-goers this month, and our columnist Maureen is here with the latest news from the scene and a sneak peek into what to expect! As theatres have...

Our readers have been busy as ever with their cameras, with some even stopping off at Cowes Week to take snaps of the boats - have you been down there this year? All ready for Cowes Week! Cowes ~ Photo...

Officers investigating a suspected hit and run that left a pensioner in need of hospital treatment have been alerted to the discovery of a vehicle matching the description of the car involved. Police have been called to the rear car...

Contractors demolishing a building in Sandown have made a historic discovery by uncovering a time capsule that is thought to have been buried since the late 1800s. Harrison Contractors Ltd, which specialises in reclamation, demolition, and asbestos removal, has been...

The Island’s cat adoption centre is on the prowl for fans of felines to care for unwanted and abandoned cats while they wait to find a new owner. Cats Protection’s Isle of Wight Adoption Centre is looking to expand its...

Enquiries are ongoing following an incident in Bembridge that saw a 14-year-old boy get knocked from his bicycle by a car yesterday evening (Thursday). Officers were called at around 18:00 following the collision on Swains Road - near the junction...

Islanders who would normally spend the last evening of Cowes Week taking in spectacles such as the Red Arrows and the annual fireworks are reminded that both displays will not take place tonight (Friday). The event is one of the...