Police have descended on the town of Shanklin tonight (Saturday) following reports of a male with a weapon. Officers initially responded to a triple nine call at just before 21:10 with several units making best speed to the area on...

A man has been taken to hospital after falling into the water and injuring himself at Yarmouth Harbour this evening (Saturday). The casualty was assisted from the icy seas by 2 fellow boat owners, who swiftly called 999 and requested...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is continuing to expand the number of volunteer Community First Responders (CFRs). The new intake of volunteer CFRs were recruited last August have now all been enrolled on to the newly launched ‘FutureQuals’ level...

Local elections WILL take place on 6th May as planned, the Government has confirmed. Across the Island, the electorate will go to the polls on 6th May voting for ward representatives for the Isle of Wight Council, the Hampshire and...

The sighting of what is thought to be a big cat near Lynbottom Tip on the outskirts of Newport has caused a stir this afternoon (Saturday). Clare Short has taken to social media to say that her and her whole...

Premier Inn Sandown will finally open its doors to paying guests at the end of this month, but only those staying for work, education or other legally permitted reasons will be admitted. The 100-bedroom hotel on Sandown Esplanade was completed...

The discovery of a suspicious object on the beach at Ryde led to a call out for Coastguards this afternoon (Saturday). Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked at 12:21 to carry out further investigations after a possible piece of ordnance was found...

An Island man who's recovering from 2 'life-changing' strokes is taking on Mountbatten’s virtual ‘Walk the Wight Your Way’ 2021 challenge in a bid to raise £10,000. Richard Younie, 60, from Ryde was inspired by Captain Tom Moore and is...

Councillor George Cameron, chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, has paid tribute to former council officer Ray Scovell, who died on 19th January this year: Ray Scovell was a man known and loved for his dedication and commitment to...

Proposed plans to construct 149 new homes on greenfield land in Gunville have received objections from local MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely has said the development, which is planned on arable land behind Arthur Moody Drive and Forest Hills, would...