15 batteries used to power temporary traffic lights have been stolen on the Isle of Wight overnight. HSS Hire, which is based in Newport, have reported to Police the theft of 9 batteries from Shalfleet and 6 from Military Road....

With Christmas just around the corner, 'tis the season of fayres and fun and one of the first Christmas Fayres being held this year is at Binstead Community Centre. The free event will be taking place on Sunday 25th November...

Isle of Wight Talented Athletes Oliver Evans and Toby Atherton have just returned from Italy where they have been competing in the 29er Eurocup finals at Lake Garda, which featured 132 boats from 20 nations. After 2 days of qualifying,...

46-year-old David Soppitt will stand trial in April next year accused of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. At the beginning of October Police were called to a domestic incident on Forest Way in Winford....

Southern Vectis is celebrating this week - after parent company Go South Coast was named Large Bus Operator of the Year in the RouteOne awards.  This latest success means the bus company now holds all 3 national best operator titles...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a garage fire at a property on Marlborough Road in Ryde this morning (Monday). 2 appliances from Ryde have been called out to a residential address near the junction...

The home crowd at Ventnor RFC were certainly cheering on Saturday when Ventnor 1XV secured a win over their Southampton opposition. The game started hesitantly from Ventnor as the mental challenge of playing against a side short of full numbers...

A new report into the future of Ryde slams ferry and rail companies and describes proposals for the residential redevelopment of Ryde Esplanade as 'cultural vandalism'. The study, commissioned by the Isle of Wight Council, is yet to be officially...

UPDATED: Concerns have been raised about the 'destruction' of a longstanding wildlife pond in Pan Country Park as part of a drainage scheme. According to the Isle of Wight Council, works are taking place in the area to allow housing...

UPDATED: Police are attending a minor road traffic collision on Upton Road in Ryde this morning (Monday), which has resulted in the road being blocked in both directions. The incident has taken place between Grenville Drive and Bettsworth Road, outside the...