The Isle of Wight’s popular Adult and Community Learning Service has been rated as ‘good’ following its latest Ofsted inspection in January. Inspectors assessed the council-run service as ‘good’ in all areas, as well as in terms of overall effectiveness....

Police are investigating the theft of a safe from a funeral home in Newport over the weekend. Investigations are taking place at the Co-Operative Funeral Service on St James' Street this morning (Monday). Hampshire Constabulary say that a safe has...

Firefighters from Newport and Ryde are responding to assist a horse that is stuck on a stable floor this lunchtime (Monday). 1 appliance from Newport, the animal rescue unit from Newport and a Land Rover 4x4 from Ryde have been...

Rob Warren - Freshwater A - Div 2 With Division 1’s season almost over, Ryde Raiders had a strong win over the siblings of Newport Vics B, with the Raiders' Timothy Giles named player of the match. Newport’s Sean and...

HM Coastguard has responded to reports of a dolphin washed ashore on the beach at Shanklin this morning (Monday). Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to Shanklin Esplanade at 10:04. Coastguard officers have since located the deceased mammal, completed paperwork...

A flood warning is in place for the Langbridge and Alverstone areas today (Monday), with a flood alert also in force for the Eastern Yar. The Environment Agency says that water levels in the Eastern Yar remain high but they...

Photo: Sienna Anderson Island Roads have been busy responding to dangerous branches, fallen trees and flooding across the Isle of Wight. Operatives responded to a total of 15 incidents relating to fallen trees and dangerous branches. Trees were removed at...

The Bembridge Singers gave a wonderful concert of light music at Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge last Wednesday (12th February). Accompanied by Alastair Nye on the piano, the choir was directed by Richard Hutchins, who introduced each section and provided amusing...

Councils across the South East - including the Isle of Wight - are being given a boost to provide essential, life-saving support in safe housing for survivors of domestic abuse and their children, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed today...

A planning application to transform a dated toilet block and shop in Sandown into a brand new retail unit and café, whilst retaining public conveniences, has been submitted this month. The Isle of Wight Council have self-submitted plans to completely...