UPDATED: 2 paddle boarders in difficulty are being rescued by Freshwater Lifeboat this afternoon (Sunday).  Freshwater Independent Lifeboat’s inshore Lifeboat has launched to the aid of the duo in Freshwater Bay. They are expected to be brought ashore at the...

Island runners competing in this year’s Simplyhealth Great South Run can take along their young supporters for free, thanks to a special ‘Kids Go Free’ offer from Wightlink. Around 500 people from the Isle of Wight are taking part in...

John Hannam's latest book, The Wight Connections, is proving his fastest seller to date with over 150 sold in the first few days of release. This latest book, from the Island-born journalist and broadcaster, is a new venture for him. This...

UPDATED: The Co-Op store at Landguard Road in Shanklin has been forced to closed today (Sunday) after a heavy downpour of rain sent water pouring through the ceiling and onto the supermarket floor. More than 30mm of rain has fallen...

UPDATED: A technical issue with one of Red Funnel's car ferries has resulted in the cancellation of a number of sailings this morning (Sunday). The 08:00 from Southampton and the 09:30 from East Cowes were both cancelled first thing, but...

A brand new, comprehensive Isle of Wight Pub Guide, produced by Taste of the Wight in association with the Isle of Wight branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), has been released. The guide features all the pubs from across the...

Keep full control of your dog when out and about in the countryside or you could face prosecution - that’s the message from Hampshire Constabulary's County Watch team as it tries to educate dog owners about the risk of attacks...

Firefighters from Freshwater have tackled a small fire in the open in Totland this evening (Saturday). 1 appliance was mobilised by control to the scene at Cliff Road, where it was discovered an area of 4m x 4m was alight....

The dedicated team of volunteers at Ryde Inshore Rescue have received the Royal Life Saving Society Honorary Associate award in recognition of their significant contribution to the work of the society. Ryde Inshore Rescue is an independent lifeboat station based...

Volunteers are being sought to join Girlguiding Isle of Wight to inspire and empower the next generation of girls and young women across the Island. There are currently dozens of girls who are missing out on opportunities for adventure and...