The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge has been pulled from service this morning (Thursday) due to a technical issue with the vessel’s prow. Although work was carried out on Floating Bridge No6 yesterday, the Isle of Wight Council say that it...

Bembridge Parish Council’s clerk, Emma Goldring, has resigned from her post with immediate effect. The resignation, which was made by Mrs Goldring herself during last night's parish meeting, follows on from a vote of no confidence from the public earlier...

A man has been pulled to safety by 2 off-duty lifeguards after getting into difficulty in the sea off Ventnor Esplanade this evening (Wednesday). Emergency services received a report that someone was in difficulty off the shore at just after...

A 7.5 mile section of one of the UK’s best-known and most photographed sections of highway is to be improved in a major scheme by Island Roads. Military Road between Chale and Brook will be improved in a project expected...

Members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight joined East Cowes and Whippingham Women's Institutes in a parade through the streets of East Cowes recently to mark 100 years of some women in the UK being given the vote.  The parade, which...

Ventnor hosted Lockheath Pumas for the second league fixture of the season on Saturday (15th September). Feeling confident going in to the game, Ventnor made great early progress. Momentum swung back and forth in the opening exchanges with strong carries...

Are you, or do you know, someone aged between 14 and 25 who wants to make a difference? Recruitment for new members Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission is now open. Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, is seeking volunteers...

Small businesses in the South East are leading the way in preparing for a no-deal Brexit with 2 in 10 small businesses (21%) having started planning, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB’s latest research...

UPDATED: A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as part of an investigation into a life-threatening assault in Sandown on Monday night. Detectives detained the unnamed man from Sandown last night and are expected to question...

A community-based local youth football club were sporting more than just their skills on Sunday as they also got to show off a brand new kit. Downside Youth Football Club played their first game on the season dressed in their...