3 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, bringing the monthly running total to 16 so far. The latest official figures show that 1 new case was listed on 9th September and again on 10th...

Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth of Hampshire Constabulary has written a letter to locals addressing the new coronavirus restrictions. It is now illegal in England to have a social gathering of more than 6 people - dubbed the 'Rule of...

Strong words of advice were given to the skipper of a yacht after he was rescued on the Solent last night (Tuesday). Gosport Independent Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard to the assist the 19ft vessel, with a tow soon...

New data published by the Office for National Statistics reveals that another COVID-19 related death has been recorded on the Isle of Wight. In total, 86 people have now died on the Island having tested positive for COVID-19. This number...

Paddington lives in London but he’s heading down to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway next month. On 17th and 18th October, Paddington will be making appearances at intervals on each day, so fans have the chance to see him...

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin. Police conducted an early morning raid at an address on Witbank Gardens in Shanklin this morning (Tuesday) as part of an ongoing investigation into...

Cowes Spring Classics, rescheduled from its original May date, took place over the weekend of 4th-6th September. The regatta for classic yachts was sailed in perfect conditions, with sunny skies and a good breeze. Excellent race management by Cowes Corinthian...

The next online Quay Arts Folk Club will be celebrating 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' with a great double bill of The Crew and Paul Armfield on Sunday 20th September. Co-organiser John Bentley, said: “If you hadn’t heard of “Talk...

Letter to the editor - 15th September 2020 "Myself and my husband are both key workers and came down with a mild cough on Sunday. "We took the advice that we have been given throughout this pandemic to stay home...

13 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight so far this month. Official data from Public Health England shows that to date, 446 cases have been identified on the Island to date with 13 of...