An Isle of Wight postman who stole over £600 from postal packets in Sandown has been handed a suspended prison sentence. 39-year-old Timothy Hayes, of Landguard Road in Shanklin and previously of Chestnut Close in Ventnor, appeared before the Isle...

The sudden death of a resident in Alverstone last year has prompted the local community to raise funds to install a potentially life-saving public access defibrillator in the village. Thanks to the generosity of residents and a grant from the...

Belgrave Road in Ventnor is to remain closed to motorists for the foreseeable future as fears grow the road could collapse at any minute following a landslip. The Isle of Wight Council are reassuring residents that they are taking the...

Island Car Centre has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2020 Sandown Sprint, on the same day that it is confirmed 100 entries have been received for this year's event. As the Isle of Wight’s leader in quality...

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking to clarify any confusion that might exist regarding future admission arrangements for pupils currently attending All Saints’ Primary School, and for those families that may of applied for a Reception class place at...

A car has crashed into a parked vehicle and rolled onto its side on a quiet residential road in Shanklin this afternoon (Friday). Emergency services are on scene at Cedar Drive, off Landguard Road, where a car has left the...

Friends who met when their partners were in the hospice have staged a memorial music event in aid of Mountbatten. Sylvia Bridger and David Khan have supported the hospice since their partners, Stan and Pam, died at Mountbatten around 2...

79-year-old John Rust has appeared in court accused of raping a young girl under the age of 13. The pensioner, of George Street in Ryde, appeared before Magistrates in Newport this morning (Friday) charged with 2 offences. Mr Rust is...

Isle of Wight residents are being encouraged to buy medication for minor health concerns directly from a local pharmacy or supermarket rather than seek a prescription first. The call follows guidance issued by NHS England last year asking clinicians across...

Despite a very wet December, over £4,000 has been raised for 2 Island charities thanks to Terry & Sue Ramplin's Christmas Lights display at Long Lane in Newport. Each year Terry and Sue invite members of the public to enjoy...