Savvy shoppers in Shanklin have raised a staggering £5,902 for The Friends of Shanklin Theatre through the Co-Op's Local Causes initiative. Each time a Co-Op customer uses their membership card at the tills 1% of the transaction total goes towards charities...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a call out at St Mary's Hospital in Newport this morning (Tuesday). 3 appliances from stations at Newport, Ryde and East Cowes have all been mobilised to the...

Ryde Rowing Club held a well-attended Annual General Meeting at their clubhouse in Appley Park on Thursday (22nd November 2018). Retiring club secretary Carol Hewision, who was thanked for her 10 years of service, was able to report on a fairly successful...

Ryde Inshore Rescue's brand new lifeboat will be welcomed on station at Appley later today (Tuesday), ready to begin her operational career as a search and rescue asset helping those in peril on the sea. The new Ryde Rescue 1...

The green light has been given to proceed to consultation on the new draft Island Planning Strategy. This will set out a vision for how the Isle of Wight will develop in the future up to 2035. Subject to it...

UPDATED: All Red Funnel services to and from the Isle of Wight have been suspended this morning (Tuesday) due to the foggy conditions. The decision has been taken to cancel all Red Jet and Vehicle Ferry crossings until further notice....

The magical Long Lane Christmas Lights display in Newport will be lighting up for all to see this coming Saturday (1st December 2018). Terry and Sue Ramplin have been switching on their display at 68 Long Lane for almost 2...

A 4x4 and a scooter have collided on Upper St James’ Street in Newport this evening (Monday). Emergency services are on scene near the Central store at the Nodehill end of the road. Its understood a Mitsubishi L200 and a...

The RSPCA has launched its 2018 Christmas appeal asking animal lovers to help 'Stock the Sleigh' with vital items to make the festive season happy, healthy and safe for thousands of animals. Last year during the festive season (1st-31st December),...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight looks set to host a Hampshire County Cricket Championship match for the first time in almost 60 years in May next year. According to the sport website The Cricketer, World Cup fixtures at the Ageas...