A sign has been erected around a tree that has been damaged in Northwood blaming 'mindless idiots' for damaging the tree and calling it 'a Police matter'. The sign - which appears to have been made by Northwood House &...

Fire crews from Newport and Ventnor were called to reports of a fire involving a boiler at a property in Ventnor this afternoon (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) were called to an address on...

The Isle of Wight’s MMC Diving Services has assisted in completing the salvage of a 750-tonne sunken restaurant in Essex. The Miller and Carter 'steamboat steakhouse' was situated on a paddle steamer at the Lakeside shopping centre's lake and went...

Yarmouth Sailing Club (YSC) is hosting a celebration of music, dance and song in support of the West Wight Dementia Friendly Choir at The Towers in Yarmouth on Sunday 20th August. The festival of local musical talent includes the JC...

India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 6 factory-new Islander aircraft, which will be built on the Isle of Wight by Bembridge-based aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman. The BN2T-4S is the largest variant...

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RYVC) has been welcoming guests to its Open Day for people with disabilities since 1981, which was the 1st International Year of Disabled Persons. This year’s event took place on Saturday 8th July with over...

A crash on Long Lane between Newport and Robin Hill has seen the road blocked with traffic trying to turn around in both directions. A bus caught up at the scene is currently stuck, being unable to turn around. Isle...

The family of the late Billy Arnold gathered at his favourite place - Jay Miller's Circus - last week to remember Billy with members of the circus team and to hand over a necklace containing some of his ashes. Billy...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service rescued 3 people who were trapped in the Shanklin Cliff Lift for 45 minutes earlier this afternoon (Monday). The unfortunate trio were on their way down when the lift stopped unexpectedly....

3 people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a crowbar was used to gain entry to a bar in Ryde this morning (Monday). Police were called shortly after 07:00 to a report of a burglary at the Terrace...