DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS
11th July 2026
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Things will be turning colder across the Isle of Wight over the next 10 days with the potential for some wintry spells, according to local forecasters IW Met Service. The new week will start off fairly mild and cloudy with...
Read moreDetails79-year-old John Garrett from Ryde died after falling and impaling himself on a toilet roll holder which went through his eye socket, an inquest has this week heard. The tragic accident occurred in the bathroom of Mr Garrett's property at...
Read moreDetailsA rather unique event in the history of the RNLI occurred at Cowes Lifeboat Station yesterday (Saturday) when there was a baptism aboard an Atlantic 85 lifeboat. Freya, the 2-year-old daughter of Alisdair and Heather Boden, was baptised on board...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Hovertravel have been forced to suspended their Ryde to Southsea service this morning (Sunday) due to a technical issue. It is understood that a fault has developed with Island Flyer’s door, which earlier on this morning saw passengers embark...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Vandalism of railway equipment between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns is causing disruption to Island Line services this morning (Sunday). The network operator has discovered that equipment vital to the safe operation of trains has been maliciously damaged overnight....
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Island Roads have temporarily closed the main Whitwell to Godshill road in one direction due to a build up of mud on the carriageway. Tractors leaving fields in the area between Roud Road and Beacon Alley have left a...
Read moreDetailsOnline casino games make it easy for every adult to play them. Once you determine if casino gambling is for you, there are some other rules you should keep in mind when playing. Every game has its own set of...
Read moreDetailsIt has been announced that The King Lud in Ryde is to close its doors once again, but locals are being told that the closure isn't for good. Time was called on the Esplanade pub back in October last year...
Read moreDetailsMembers of Cowes RNLI said bon voyage to Deputy Launching Authority Sandy Steen on Thursday night as he stood down from the crew after 6 years. Sandy joined the band of volunteers after retiring from business on the mainland and...
Read moreDetailsThe Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been in action in East Cowes this lunchtime (Saturday). Local residents witnessed the green and yellow helicopter land on a patch of green at the Esplanade at around 11:45. The onboard...
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