Supporters of Shanklin Theatre celebrated 10 years since the theatre was saved from closure and possible demolition during an evening to remember last Tuesday (2nd October). Over the past 10 years the theatre has grown exponentially and is now fully...

In a game affected by wet and windy conditions, Isle of Wight Rugby Football Club's 1st team went down to an Ellingham & Ringwood side - who showed a little more awareness of the conditions at vital times in the...

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat and The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team assisted 4 people who got into difficulties at The Needles Lighthouse this afternoon (Sunday). The rescue resources were tasked at 15:00 after 1 of 2 jet skis struck an object, causing it to...

UPDATED: Bembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat has this morning (Sunday) joined an extensive search and rescue operation off the Dorset coast for an experienced kayaker that went missing during a race yesterday afternoon. Around 15 kayakers had been taking part in...

Over 300 people, including Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely and local councillors from across the political spectrum, united in forming a continuous link around Ryde Arena this morning (Saturday) on the second anniversary of its sudden closure by the...

A French yachtsman injured on the choppy and rain-swept Solent led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat late this morning (Saturday). The alarm was raised by the French crew of the 38ft Canberra Star shortly before midday, reporting that...

A number of key roads in the Sandown area are set to receive an upgrade over the next 2 months as part of the PFI Highways Improvement Programme. Following road improvement works at Perowne Way during the summer, work is...

UPDATED: Island Line is running to a revised timetable this morning (Saturday) due to a broken down train. For the second time this week the Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin route has been hit by a mechanical breakdown. The service...

Retained firefighters from East Cowes were called out to reports of flooding in a residential property during the early hours of this morning (Saturday). 1 appliance was mobilised to Cavalier Quay at 03:20 following a 999 call from the occupiers of...

Image: For illustrative purposes only / IWC The Isle of Wight Council have revealed their ambitious plans to expand Ryde's Nicholson Road to incorporate a new GP surgery for the town, as well as a gym, community hall, offices and...