Retained firefighters from Yarmouth and Freshwater have extinguished a bonfire which became out of control and spread to nearby brambles earlier this afternoon (Easter Monday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the developing situation at...

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight since the pandemic began has increased to 56, according to the latest figures published today (Easter Monday). Data released by Public Health England confirms that there has...

11 people have now sadly died at St Mary's Hospital having tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19, according to the latest information from NHS England. The death toll increased from 8 to 10 on Easter Sunday with the victims passing away...

A motorcycle has been stolen from outside a property in Newport overnight. The vehicle, registration HW12 CDK, was taken from Cavendish Place at some point between yesterday evening (Easter Sunday) and this morning. A reward is being offered for information...

Girlguiding, the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women, has launched Adventures At Home – an online hub packed with fun activities and wellbeing and resilience resources to support children and young people across the UK. This charity has...

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Isle of Wight (SPIIOW) has received a cash boost in this time of crisis. 6 of the Island’s trusts and foundations have teamed up to ensure critical charities get the support they need during the COVID-19...

2 young 'urban explorers' have been detained by Police, but since let go, after being caught inside the disused Ryde Theatre. Previously occupied and much-loved buildings such as Ryde's former Town Hall and Theatre can be inviting places for those...

10 people have now sadly died on the Isle of Wight having tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19, it has been confirmed by NHS England this afternoon (Easter Sunday). The latest victims died at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport on Thursday...

53 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, Public Health England has revealed. Official figures released this afternoon (Easter Sunday) confirm that the number of cases has increased from 45 on Friday to 53 today....

A 47-year-old man wanted on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Bognor Regis has been arrested on the Isle of Wight this morning (Sunday). A major manhunt was launched in the Sandown area late last...