A 25-year-old woman from Shanklin was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply after being stopped by Police in Sandown during the early hours of this morning (Friday). Officers also arrested the woman...

A package of support to help High Streets to get back on their feet has been launched today (Friday), the Government has announced, ahead of shops reopening from 15th June. The High Streets Task Force will provide access to cutting-edge...

2 people in Ryde are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The neighbours netted the windfall when PO33 1LF - Appley Rise - was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery this...

Island Roads will begin work next month on a scheme that satisfies the need to make a Seaview bridge safer for pedestrians while at the same time preserving its historic character. Work is required at Gully Road Footbridge because the...

A large tree that has been leaning over Ryde's canoe lake for decades has finally given way and crashed into the water. The almighty Scot's Pine tree has been looking precarious for some time, but overnight the weight became too...

Following the recent government announcement regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings aboard public transportation, Red Funnel is sharing further details and shedding light on frequently asked questions.  The company recently added a section to its website, called ‘Sail Safe’,...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust welcomes incredible results this Diabetes Week, as the Paediatric Diabetes Team continue to roll out an innovative approach to supporting patients during the coronavirus pandemic. With the support and contributions from parents and carers,...

Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 15,400 employees and 6,100 self-employed individuals across the Isle of Wight. The CJRS and SEISS schemes...

Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Snow Patrol and Lewis Capaldi have been revealed as the headliners of next year’s Isle of Wight Festival. Organisers have this morning (Friday) announced the line-up for next year's summer festival, which will take place at...

Firefighters from Newport, Ventnor, Shanklin and Sandown have responded to reports of a property fire in Bonchurch this morning (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a potential fire at an address on Bonchurch Shute...