This week our readers have been capturing beautiful scenic photos around the Island, as featured here in our weekly gallery. Sunset in Blackgang (Ford Farm House) Sunrise in Ventnor (Carole Owen) Sun set from lounge window in Totland (Sian) Sun...

The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge will return to service for the first time in 14 weeks next week - but for how long this time? Council officials have confirmed that Floating Bridge No. 6 will resume a normal service between...

Robin Hill's Christmas event, POLAR, will return this December, it has been announced. Islanders are being invited to join Robin Hill for the second instalment of their winter woodland experience on selected dates from 12th-23rd December. From beautifully illuminated woodland...

An elderly driver has voluntarily surrendered their driving licence to Police after being stopped driving in an erratic manner in Newport earlier today (Friday). Officers were alerted to reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in the vicinity of Trafalgar...

Thanks to basic life-saving skills, Paul Gould is alive and celebrating his 55th birthday and giving thanks to the people that came quickly to his aid.   On national Restart a Heart Day (16th October), Paul, from Ryde, recalls the moment he...

35-year-old Jonathan Richard Maertens from Freshwater has pleaded guilty to a string of sickening offences against children, including rape. Maertens, of Richmond Meade off Princes Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Friday) where he admitted committing...

The rider of a motorcycle has sustained minor injuries on Fairlee Road in Newport this afternoon (Friday). It was initially feared the female scooterist had been involved in a collision with a car near the junction with Halberry Lane. However,...

The Federation of Small Businesses' Development Manager for Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Nicola Bailey, has responded to a rise in unemployment and the number of people claiming benefits. Recent ONS figures show that the UK unemployment rate has risen...

Lucy Burke secured victory during Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club's Ladies’ Championship last month. The competition was held over 2 days and, at the end of the second day, it was Lucy that emerged victorious as Ladies’ Champion and winner...

A former independent businessman has photographed the sorry state of Newport's town centre, revealing more than 40 shops are now sitting empty. With shoppers turning to websites like Amazon for their daily essentials and gifts, it is no surprise that...