Local forecasters have issued a last-minute weather warning for the Isle of Wight as strong winds and heavy rain look set to hit within hours. Forecasters at IW Met Service say that a short spell of very strong and gusty winds,...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will once again be out of action tomorrow (Thursday), this time to allow essential maintenance to be completed. It was just a week ago that the East Cowes to Cowes service was brought to a halt...

2 cars have collided on North Road in Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday). The Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service has mobilised 2 appliances - 1 from Sandown and 1 from Ryde - to the scene with crews working alongside...

The IW Story Festival has announced an inspirational line-up of authors, illustrators, storytellers, poets and puppeteers for its free online event this February half term, including former CBeebies presenter and children’s writer, Cerrie Burnell. Cerrie, who featured in the Guardian’s...

13 postcode areas in Sandown have been hit by a power cut this afternoon (Wednesday). Homes and businesses in the PO36 8 region are without electricity supply after the fault manifested itself at around 12:10. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks...

Households across the Isle of Wight will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the Office for National Statistics the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in...

With fewer people able to attend funerals in person in 2020, more donations than ever were made online in memory of loved ones on the Isle of Wight, according to figures from a regional co-operative. A total of £21,639 was...

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident in Sandown during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). Police were called to Fitzroy Street shortly after midnight following reports of...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the wide range of support tools that they have put in place to help businesses get through the current economic challenges that they are facing. With the recent withdrawal from the European...

Nick Golding Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer. Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and...