Motorists are facing delays heading in and out of Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a large tree coming down across the carriageway on St George's Way. Strong gusts have brought the tree down on the northbound side...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council’s litter project kicked off to a flying start with a massive 32 bags of rubbish being collected at Downside Recreation Ground. Nappies, broken glass, tins and wrappers were amongst the items found by the 18...

Bembridge RNLI responded to reports of a man with a head injury on a cargo ship over 5-and-a-half nautical miles off the coast of the Isle of Wight yesterday evening (Tuesday). In difficult conditions, the All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was...

Isle of Wight-based Ability Dogs 4 Young People has helped to 'save the life' of a 16-year-old girl in Jersey by flying out Willow, an 8-week-old puppy. Ability Dogs 4 Young People IoW is a charity dedicated to training assistance...

Emergency services are urging walkers to be aware of treacherous conditions on the coast after being called out twice in 2 days to people stuck in the mud at St Helens.  Chris Thearle, Station Manager for Hampshire & Isle of...

The spectacular falconry displays at Robin Hill have been so well received that private experiences are now also being offered. Hosted by 1 of the knowledgeable, qualified falconers, this extraordinary experience will see intimate groups of up to 8 people...

Ryde-based arts organisation New Carnival has announced that it has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £9,720 for an exciting heritage project taking place in the south of the Island this Summer. Crossing The Bar is named after...

A £60,000 fundraising campaign has been launched to restore operations at Calbourne Water Mill after a 'tragic accident' saw a large pinwheel shatter. The Mill, which was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, has been in constant operation...

Creative villagers have designed a mosaic cross that will stand outside St Mary's Church in Brighstone after being unveiled on Palm Sunday (last Sunday). The Celtic-style mosaic has been created using a wooden structure and coloured glass. A group of...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) are working with the Isle of Wight Council and Vectis Wombles to tackle littering. The project will launch with a litter pick at Downside Recreation Ground at Furrlongs, Newport between 10:00 and 12:00 on...