Police have swooped on a man carrying an axe through the busy streets of Ryde this afternoon (Sunday). Several concerned members of the public dialled 999 to report the alarming situation when they spotted a male in Winton Street, then...

2 people on a kayak were rescued by Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat in the area of Hamstead Ledge earlier this evening (Saturday). Solent Coastguard tasked rescue assets including Yarmouth's All Weather Lifeboat and The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team at 17:54 following...

George Glenister and Jamie Gamble. Photo: Daisy Faithfull Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club took 5 crews to the British Junior Championships last weekend, with a fair amount of success. Ethan Walters and Riley Horrix, part of the Isle of Wight Council...

Police, HM Coastguard and Gosport Independent Lifeboat have been involved in a search of Ryde Esplanade this afternoon (Saturday). Hampshire Constabulary say they were called at 12:58 to reports of a concern for welfare. The assistance of Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team...

More than 460 children representing nearly every Island primary school came under starter’s orders at the inaugural PEACH Games. Launched by the Isle of Wight Council’s Public Health team in collaboration with Premier School Sport Coaching, at The Bay CE...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, who is working to raise the profile of the arts on the Island, was impressed by artwork produced by children from Nine Acres Primary School which was showcased at the ‘Be creARTive’ exhibition in...

Mum-of-one Becky Wall, who was left fighting for her life after a serious crash on Briddlesford Road last month, has made an improvement and is now off life support. The 28-year-old has been in a coma in intensive care at...

A person face down in the water and being swept out to sea was rescued by HM Coastguard during the early hours of this morning (Saturday). Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to Ventnor seafront at 01:18 following a 999...

A campaigning Isle of Wight Councillor is claiming 'good progress' after what he termed a 'breakthrough compromise' in relation to debate over an overgrown pond and the surrounding land. Councillor Chris Whitehouse (Conservative, Newport West Ward), says: “Pritchett’s Pond, at...

Those with accessible travel needs using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids, alongside those with pushchairs, bikes or large suitcases, will be unable to travel on Wightlink's FastCat service for a time next week. Wightlink have advised that the customer...