POLICE CORDON OFF SECLUDED BEACH NEAR RYDE AMID INCIDENT
28th June 2026
BODY OF MAN FOUND ON PATHWAY IN BINSTEAD
29th June 2026
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Britain's oldest theme park, Blackgang Chine, will be hosting a brand new horror event this October - Wicked Nights. The high intensity, after dark experience, includes The Cursed Mill: A Terrifying Tour - a hair-raising, blood-curdling experience that will leave you full...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: A 30-year-old male wanted in connection with a ‘threats to kill’ investigation has been apprehended by Police at an address in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday). Following 5 aerial searches and numerous on-the-ground investigations over the past 2 weeks officers...
Read moreDetailsIslanders are being asked to consider alternative ways of disposing of garden waste following a spike in the number of call outs to out of control bonfires for the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The fire service has...
Read moreDetailsPhotos: Ian Groves/Sportography The Wightlink Warriors entertained some of the best up and coming riders in the under 19 age group in a special team speedway challenge match at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium last night (Tuesday). The Young Lions...
Read moreDetailsRetained firefighters from Freshwater Fire Station put their hoses and pumping equipment to the test yesterday evening (Tuesday) to help tidy up Freshwater Bay Boat Park. The crew turned out to assist Freshwater Parish Council in clearing shingle and silt...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are investigating an alleged assault in the heart of Bembridge. Officers were called to Heathfield Road - situated between High Street and Steyne Road - at around 05:30 this morning (Wednesday). A 16-year-old boy...
Read moreDetailsA drone has been used to capture a bird’s eye view of the breath-taking new fireworks and pyrotechnics show at The Needles Landmark Attraction. This summer, visitors to the iconic attraction are being treated to Music & Magic in the...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Scouts are holding the Island's biggest Teddy Bear's Picnic at Northwood House in Cowes on Saturday (25th August) from 14:00 to 17:00. The event is open to anyone of any age, so grab your Teddy Bear and a...
Read moreDetailsRyde Carnival has been crowned the UK’s most popular carnival in an online poll run by rental giants, HolidayLettings.co.uk. The TripAdvisor-owned company has been running a competition to find the country's favourite carnival. 11 locations were in the running but...
Read moreDetailsHampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has distributed £60,529 in funds to 15 voluntary and community groups across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, to make a positive difference to those in need. HIWCF awards grants to the smaller,...
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