Police, WightSAR, HM Coastguard and Freshwater Independent Lifeboat are conducting a large scale search for a missing person at Freshwater tonight (Thursday).   Officers rushed to a public car park near Freshwater Golf Club at just before 20:00 when a...

The Isle of Wight saw temperatures hitting 28c in places today (Thursday) making it the hottest day of the year so far, according to IW Met Service. Newport, Cowes and Ryde all saw the mercury spike to 27c, with Seaview...

A further 3 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight. According to the latest figures released by Public Health England today (Thursday), the total number of COVID-19 cases identified locally now sits at 181. This...

Despite the easing of lockdown restrictions the clear advice from the Isle of Wight Council is still that holidaymakers and second home owners should stay away.   Although the Prime Minister’s recent announcement said people could drive as far as they...

A CCTV image of a man has been released by Police as officers are keen to speak with him in connection with 2 burglaries in Newport. The incidents are said to have occurred in the Town Centre on Tuesday 5th...

A local co-operative is asking residents to keep up the ‘incredible' support for its colleagues as the encouragement has been vital in lifting spirits during the pandemic. Rainbows drawn by local children cover the windows of many Southern Co-op stores...

Technology has played a major role in transforming the world where we live. The main contributors to technological advancements are seen in smartphones. People no longer use their phones only for calling and sending text messages. Indeed, smartphone technology is...

Small businesses are often told to embrace social media to maximize their sales potential. Many small business owners are unsure how to integrate with services such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. However, by using these tools you can connect...

When you promote a blog, it is best to do everything you can to get it noticed. Share it, advertise it, tweet it, comment in posts about it, and get on all the popular social media sites you can. Still,...

The head of Hampshire Constabulary’s Internet Child Abuse Team has warned those considering exploiting children online that they will 'face the consequences'. Detective Superintendent Justin Torgout has also encouraged parents and carers to continue having conversations with their children about...