The driver of a Nissan Almera Tino had an unexpected surprise when he was pulled over by Police in Ryde this morning (Tuesday). Officers stopped the vehicle on Victoria Street and discovered that it did not have any valid tax....

Bob Seely MP is backing the Wight Bowmen Archery Club in their attempt to stop their field being used for housing development. Their club home, Appley field, is earmarked for development in the Island Plan - a document which fulfils...

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid, gas, electrical incapacitation device following an incident in Yarmouth on Sunday evening. A concerned member of the public called 999...

The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places has been announced today (Tuesday), with 97% of Island parents gaining a school of their choice. A total of 1,305 applications were received by the Council, with 93% of applications gaining...

Organisers of Jack up the Weekend, which was due to take place at Medina Leisure Centre this coming weekend, have announced that the event has been postponed until at least the Autumn. Technical reasons beyond the control of Jack up...

Police are in attendance at Battery Gardens between Sandown and Shanklin this morning (Tuesday) over concerns for the welfare of an individual.  Officers are diverting members of the public away from the public recreation area at Lake whilst they talk...

The Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has praised the superb professionalism and care of staff in dealing with Sunday's major incident following a crash on Forest Road in Newport. With a large number of casualties and...

Volunteers from Ryde Inshore Rescue were called into actions yesterday (Monday) when a motorboat lost engine power whilst out on the Solent. Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Ryde Rescue 1 lifeboat from Appley at 15:31. Once on the water...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is supporting Whippingham residents who fear their lives and homes will be adversely affected by proposals for a new English Coastal Path. The proposals have been outlined by Natural England as part of a drive...

The Isle of Wight Council is reminding residents and visitors that over the Easter holiday period the Island’s roads will be busy, as will Lynnbottom Recycling Centre (HWRC). Easter is the first major bank holiday of the year when people...