Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spent almost 2 hours on scene at a property on the Camp Hill estate in Newport last night (Wednesday). 1 appliance was mobilised to an address on Standen Avenue at...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS) is good at keeping people safe but management styles have the potential to be 'bullying' and staff face lengthy delays in getting support following traumatic incidents, an inspection report has revealed...

Bob Seely MP has welcomed the Government stating it will consider the extra costs of being an Island and travelling to and from it when funding future services for the Isle of Wight. Ministers have undertaken a fairer funding review,...

An Isle of Wight volunteer has scooped a prominent award, recognising her outstanding contribution to policing and in keeping the community safer. Annette Lester received the ‘Commissioned Partner Volunteer of the Year’ award from the Office of the Police and...

UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision on Sandy Lane in Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday), where 1 person is trapped inside a vehicle. 2 fire appliances from Ryde and Shanklin are on scene between Whitecross...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has been chosen as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year for 2019 following a public vote. Working in partnership, Red Funnel and Mountbatten aim to raise at least £50,000 over the course of the new year...

Leslies Suzuki at Hale Common has been recognised on a national scale by being awarded 'Dealer of the Year' by the car manufacturer. The annual awards, which this year were held in Budapest, Hungary, recognise outstanding achievements and long service...

Plans to create up to 200 jobs in a new retail and leisure park in Newport have been submitted to Isle of Wight Council planners. Proposals for the Newport Football Club site on St George’s Way would also kick-start work...

The Isle of Wight Youth Council has received support for its 'Youth Voice Award' - also known as YoVA - from Councillor Paul Brading, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education, and Councillor Dave Stewart, Leader of the Council. The award,...

Firefighters have attended a small car fire at Playstreet Lane in Ryde this lunchtime (Wednesday). 1 appliance from Ryde Fire Station was mobilised to the scene near the junction with Pellhurst Road at just before 11:50. Smoke is understood to...