The Isle of Wight Cheese Company have expressed their upset and confusion over the theft of a historic water pump that has been present on a farm in Alverstone for over 100 years. The beautifully crafted cast iron pump is...

2 Isle of Wight Council care homes have maintained their high ratings, despite tougher inspections. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again judged both Northwood’s Venner Avenue and Shanklin’s Plean Dene care homes – both for people with learning difficulties...

A charity rugby match between Ventnor RFC XV and the Island's emergency services will be held in memory of former player and local firefighter, Martin Poynter. Both sides will be taking part in the charity fundraising event on Saturday 22nd...

Almost £1million of Coastal Revival Funding has been awarded to 25 projects to restore coastal landmarks and bring economic growth to communities up and down the Great British Coast, including here on the Isle of Wight. The fund, now in...

A versatile new altar table commemorating the lives of 2 notable Cowes men was used for the first time in the town’s St Mary’s Church on Sunday (25th November). The 2 men recognised are Charles ‘Charlie’ Taylor, who died in...

Newport-based Lifeline Alarms & Security Services has won the acclaimed ‘Small Security Installer of the Year Award’ at the National Security & Fire Excellence Awards.  This is the second time that the Isle of Wight company has scooped the award...

UPDATED: Wightlink will be running a revised timetable between Fishbourne and Portsmouth tomorrow (Monday) due to a mechanical issue with the power controls of the company’s new Victoria of Wight car ferry. The cross-Solent operator has this evening pre-warned travellers...

UPDATED: Police and HM Coastguard descended on Blackwater near Newport earlier this morning (Sunday) due to concerns for the welfare of an individual.  Screams for help resonating from a male voice were heard by local residents, prompting several calls to...

The Isle of Wight's Kimberley Murray has taken her first gold in the sport of Skeleton whilst competing in the IBSF Europe Cup in Winterberg, Germany.  Kim, from Ryde, took her inaugural win earlier today (Saturday) to beat Janine Becker...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a shed fire in Ryde this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance is on scene at Hayward Avenue, where a fire at the rear of a bungalow has sent black smoke...