Fans favourite Danno Verge has been confirmed as the first signing for the 2019 Wightlink Warriors speedway team.  22-year-old Verge returns for a second season at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium having increased his match average to 4.83 during 2018...

Bullen Road in Ryde has been closed to motorists in both directions this morning (Tuesday) due to a burst water main. Southern Water engineers are on site and are working to repair the main. The closure is in force from...

The country's new HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier returned to Portsmouth yesterday (Monday) after more than 4 months at sea. The giant warship made its way around the coast of the Isle of Wight before travelling up the Solent. Families...

A driver with only a provisional licence is said to have been behind the wheel of a car that crashed on a country lane on the outskirts of Ryde over the weekend. Police are aware of the incident in which...

The Friends of Shanklin Theatre recently donated over £1,500 to the Royal British Legion (RBL). Thanks to funds raised from the sale of a special 'Saving The Theatre 2008-2018' pin badge, which features a poppy, a total of £1,550 was...

UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a vehicle fire of a different kind this morning (Tuesday) as a mobility scooter has gone up in flames at public toilets off Cowes High Street. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted...

A car passionately curated by an Isle of Wight businessman has been nominated for the title of Fastcar magazine's 'Car of the Year 2018', sponsored by Adrian Flux insurance. Rich Fox's 671bhp green and black Ford Focus RS always turns heads...

62-year-old Paula Skelly, who is accused of arson, will appear before the Isle of Wight Crown Court at the start of next year. Miss Skelly, of Britain Street in Portsea, was due to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

UPDATED: Police are attending a 3-car road traffic collision on Clatterford Road, Carisbrooke this afternoon (Monday). 1 vehicle is reported to have crashed into a parked car, resulting in substantial damage to both vehicles. A third vehicle has also been...

UPDATED: 3 appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a fire at a farm house in Cranmore near Yarmouth this lunchtime (Monday). Crews from Newport and Freshwater are on scene at Cranmore Avenue, where a...