A large tree has fallen across the carriageway on a busy road in Shanklin this evening (Tuesday).  Green Lane is currently blocked in both directions at the junction with Witbank Gardens. Vehicles are unable to pass the debris, which includes...

Almost £3,500 has been raised for 2 Island charities thanks to Terry & Sue Ramplin’s Christmas Lights display at Long Lane in Newport. Each year Terry and Sue invite members of the public to enjoy their magical display of lights...

Analysis conducted by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has found that making the VAT cut from 20% to 5% permanent for rural tourism enterprises with a turnover of up to £500,000 would add £4.5billion to the economy, over...

A local webcam has captured on camera a hovercraft approaching Ryde at a dramatic 90-degree angle. RailCam UK has shared footage showing one of Hovertravel's Flyer craft approaching Ryde side on in adverse weather conditions, described as a 'wild flight'....

Police conducted a raid on a house in Newport this morning (Tuesday), arresting a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing. Officers forced entry to a property on Westminster Lane shortly before 08:00. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that a quantity...

Up to £80,000 is being made available to groups on the Isle of Wight to help deliver projects that tackle social isolation or support access to employment. The Isle of Wight Foundation, funded by the organisations behind Island Roads, is...

Police, Coastguard Rescue Teams, lifeboats and the Coastguard Rescue helicopter have all descended on the Fishbourne area this afternoon (Tuesday) in the search for person feared to be in the water.  A large number of Police officers are present at...

Re-Cycle: Bikes to Africa, a charity that takes unwanted bicycles from Britain and ships them to Africa, need a new home on the Isle of Wight. The late Tony Harding began collecting bikes and taking them on a regular basis...

A 19-year-old man from Ryde is in a critical condition in Southampton General Hospital after colliding into a parked van on Sunday night. The incident occurred on Rink Road, Ryde at around 23:20, but the teen remained injured on the...

Respected firefighter Steve Apter, who rose up through the ranks to become one of the most senior fire officers in the country, is to retire in June, it has been announced. 54-year-old Steve started his career as a retained firefighter...