Retained firefighters from Shanklin have been recognised for their work during an exceptionally difficult incident, in which a young girl tragically died. The crew were called to a road traffic collision at Hale Common back in January where they performed...

Following the closure of Shalfleet Post Office earlier this year, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has taken further action to push for the branch to reopen. In February, Bob started a campaign to save the branch from long-term closure...

Coastguard Rescue Officers are reminding Islanders to never climb cliffs or landslides following a call out to Shanklin this evening (Tuesday). Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked by Solent Coastguard at 19:14 following reports of youths climbing the recent cliff...

English Heritage will re-open Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle to visitors on 4th July, it has been announced. Those wanting to visit either historic attraction will have to purchase tickets online in advance, with a restriction on the number of...

A team of engineers from Newport-based Adaptive Engineering Solutions recently came up with a solution to make a real difference to the life of Mimi, the much-loved Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. The Newport-based firm was contacted by a fellow Islander...

A man has sustained a stab wound following an incident on Ryde Esplanade this afternoon (Tuesday). Police were called at 12:59 to reports of an assault on Ryde Pier. On arrival, officers located a man with a stab wound. He...

Nigel Hartley, CEO of Mountbatten , has said a heartfelt thank you to the Isle of Wight community for the ‘incredible’ response to the charity's urgent appeal. Launched to compensate for the loss of regular fundraising income and shop closures,...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on the hovercraft pad at Ryde Esplanade in response to an incident at Western Gardens. Police have cordoned off an area of open space to the west of Ryde Pier...

The British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC), organisers of the longstanding Cowes-Torquay-Cowes International Offshore Powerboat Race, have announced that there will be no powerboat racing in Cowes this year. On the 20th May, the BPRC announced the postponement of the 60th-anniversary...

Cineworld are planning to re-open their Isle of Wight cinema on 10th July, subject to the Government lifting the lockdown restrictions as expected at the beginning of next month. With lockdown being eased week-by-week, businesses are starting to trade once...