Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is supporting calls to ensure extensive new sea defence work around the Island also includes measures to increase biodiversity. Such steps would not only enhance the maritime environment, it could also create more opportunities...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Fishbourne this morning (Monday) in response to a medical emergency.  Flying doctors are working alongside paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service in treating a male patient. The...

To celebrate creativity and showcase the Island, the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Digital Literary Festival is inviting local writers and poets to share views of the Island that either inspire them or feature in their writing for possible inclusion...

The owner of The Bargeman's Rest in Newport has said that the business could very possibly become unviable owing to Isle of Wight Council plans to prevent motorists from driving past the public house in the very near future. As...

CBD edibles are becoming more and more popular, but there are so many different options out there that it can be hard to know where to start. The number of CBD products available to buy in the UK is expanding...

Islander Nick Culshaw, who received a heart transplant 2 years ago, is calling on Isle of Wight families and friends to sign up to the Organ Donation Register and to make sure their wishes about organ donation are known during...

A search and rescue operation was launched after a red flare was sighted in Sandown Bay during the early hours of this morning (Monday). HM Coastguard called Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team into action at 02:45 after reports were received of...

Island Line’s service between Ryde and Shanklin has been suspended this morning (Monday) due to mindless vandalism. Those trying to get to work and school are having to hop onto bus services due to all services being cancelled. Island Line...

A family of 5 who are thought to have struck Bembridge Ledge in a rigid inflatable boat were assisted by Bembridge RNLI earlier this evening (Sunday). Solent Coastguard requested the launch of the inshore lifeboat (ILB) at just before 18:05...

Police have blocked off a residential road in central Ryde this afternoon (Sunday) due to a male taking up position on a flat roof. Several officers are in attendance at Belvedere Street, close to the junction with Wood Street. They...