Households across the Isle of Wight have reported experiencing flickering lights tonight (Saturday), whilst homes and businesses in the PO38 postcode area are without power altogether. Those living in Ryde, Newport, Freshwater, Sandown, Shanklin and beyond say that there has...

Coastguard Officers from The Needles and Ventnor were mobilised to Compton in the West Wight this afternoon (Saturday) after a person fell and injured themselves. The call for help came in at just before 14:40 as a result of the...

Sandown Post Office opened at its new location last Friday (12th April) at Central on Avenue Road, Sandown. The previous premises at Albert Road, Sandown closed on Sunday 31st March due to the expiry of the lease. There are 4...

A car has crashed off the road in Lake this afternoon (Saturday), prompting a response from the Isle of Wight's emergency services. The incident has occurred on Newport Road between Sandown Airport and the Morrisons roundabout. It is understood that...

2 women have been caught by Police with over £500 of stolen goods after a shoplifting spree in Newport. CCTV operators based at Island Roads HQ - the same operators that the Isle of Wight Council want to axe -...

Southern Water are launching a major initiative to tackle leaks from their network across the Isle of Wight and South Hampshire, with big investments in new teams and new technology.  The investment will cover the recruitment of 30 new ‘find...

Young adults who may have less experience of the tax system should be especially vigilant against springtime refund scams, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Scammers are increasingly targeting vulnerable or elderly people and those with less familiarity with the...

People using Shanklin cliff lift can travel for free while an important road improvement scheme to upgrade the town’s esplanade is underway. As reported yesterday, the works are due to start after the busy Easter holidays on Tuesday 23rd April...

Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service is experiencing a level of disruption this morning (Saturday) due to technical issues. A number of crossing between West Cowes and Southampton have been cancelled, according to the cross-Solent operator. The 06:15 and 07:15...

Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service forced entry into a flat after it started to fill with smoke in East Cowes earlier this morning (Saturday). 2 appliances from Newport and East Cowes were mobilised to Captains...