As draconian lockdown restrictions are eased as part of the latest step in Boris’ roadmap, here is a full rundown of what you can do from today (Monday) - including going inside other people’s homes for the first time in...

Hampshire Constabulary is today (Monday) recognising International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The date marking IDAHOBIT was originally selected to commemorate the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases from the World Health Organisation on...

2 large piles of fly-tipped rubbish have been discovered in a beauty spot high upon St George's Down near Arreton. Local Chris Smith was enjoying a cycle between Arreton and Newport today (Sunday) when he made the discovery next to...

Islanders are being sought to take part in a new prime-time interior decoration series for a major terrestrial broadcaster. The 6-part series will feature 12 stories of people from across the UK who have always dreamed of redecorating but don’t...

Police launched an urgent search for a missing woman in Bembridge this afternoon (Sunday).  A large number of officers descended on the village, with blue lights and sirens blaring, at around 14:40. However, the search was stood down within around 20...

Dame Ellen MacArthur is calling on Round the Island Race sailors to inspire young people to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer while celebrating the race’s 90th anniversary by racing to raise ‘90 in 90’ as her...

A huge anchor from the Empress Queen paddle steamer, which was lost off Bembridge Ledge whilst bringing troops back to home soil in 1916, has been recovered and put on display in the village. Lengthsmen working for Bembridge Parish Council...

The 2 top sides in the 2nd tier of Isle of Wight football met at Slade Road on Saturday in what was to be the championship decider. However, neither leaders Oakfield nor 2nd-placed Niton were able to break the deadlock...

The RSPCA’s animal rescue centre at Godshill is currently providing care to no less than 30 ducklings. The birds – aged between 2 and 5 weeks – have all been brought to the centre recently from various locations across the...

The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge has once again been pulled from service owing to an issue with a prow cable.  It’s been confirmed by the Isle of Wight Council that the East Cowes to Cowes service has been suspended this...