Cowes RNLI lifeboat was tasked to assist 2 vessels during today’s Round the Island Race - 1 of which was holed during a yacht collision. 3 separate “patrols” were manned by 3 different crews in Cowes’ assigned region of mid-Solent...

An injured crewman was assisted back to shore by the volunteer lifeboat crew at Bembridge RNLI this afternoon (Saturday). The station’s Inshore Lifeboat launched at 16:12 and the All-Weather Lifeboat launched subsequently to assist a 29 foot sailing yacht located...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has announced its partnership with local contractor NDL Electrical Ltd to provide this year’s Christmas lights. As a way of including the local community in the festivities, they have launched a competition for young people...

A motorcyclist is being treated for what is thought to be minor injuries after a 1 vehicle collision in Carisbrooke this afternoon (Saturday). Emergency crews from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Police are in attendance near to Dave...

A man who suffered a suspected broken arm and a concussion after a fall on Ryde beach was one of the first shouts for the town's lifeguards yesterday (Friday). Ryde’s lifeguards have once again returned to the sands after their...

A yacht which found itself in a sticky situation off St Catherines Point has managed to continue its race despite running aground this morning (Saturday). The crew of 18 sailors are taking part in the Round the Island Race, but...

Police were called to Red Funnel’s East Cowes terminal after 2 men were spotted getting high on their own supply aboard the vehicle ferry yesterday (Friday). Officers attended the terminal and located the men and their white BMW before searching...

The Isle of Wight has ranked second in a list of locations in the UK in terms of how much is spent on staycations. Since the easing of lockdown restrictions and the slow return of normality, people are beginning to...

Bembridge RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew was tasked to locate a sailing yacht after a distress call was received by HM Coastguard. A DSC Mayday alert had been received at approximately 23:00 yesterday evening (Friday), and the crew launched their inshore...

Passengers using early morning services on Red Funnel have been warned of disruption to their journeys this morning (Saturday). The operator has announced a series of cancellations which are set to affect travellers heading across the Solent. Red Funnel has...