Thousands packed the streets of Ryde yesterday evening (Thursday) to enjoy the town’s main carnival procession, one of the most anticipated events in the Isle of Wight’s carnival calendar. The colourful and energetic parade brought together a wide range of...

Southampton take on Portsmouth in the Championship in the first South Coast derby in six years, and we are expecting a terrific encounter with lots of drama as both fight for bragging rights. The match is being played on Sunday,...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating 2 break-ins at separate pharmacies in Ryde and Newport overnight. It was around 01:00 this morning (Friday) that Police responded to the Esplanade in Ryde following reports of a break-in at Jhoots...

A new 40mph speed limit is coming into force through Hale Common today (Friday) as part of the Department for Transport-funded Safer Roads Fund project - but questions remain about how the Council is going about implementing the scheme. Speed...

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3 people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after a large amount of cannabis was found in a car in Sandown yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). It was just gone 16:00 that officers stopped a vehicle on Avenue Road, and...

Bus users across the Isle of Wight will see changes to Southern Vectis fares from Sunday (31st August), with increases across a number of ticket types including Rover Tickets, Freedom Passes and multi-day bundles. While all single fares will remain...

The streets of Sandown lit up last night (Wednesday) as the town’s illuminated carnival brought colour, creativity and community spirit to the seaside town for the last time in 2025. Crowds lined the route from Fort Street to Pier Street...

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with downpours expected to cause disruption during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday) The warning, issued by IW Met Service, is valid from 02:00 until...

Tributes have been paid to a ‘deeply loved’ husband and proud father, who died in a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Wootton a month ago today. It was at just gone 15:10 on Monday 28th July that emergency...