UPDATED: Firefighters have been mobilised to the derelict Harcourt Sands complex in Ryde this evening (Thursday). 2 appliances are currently on scene at Puckpool Hill having been alerted to an incident at around 21:00. Tonight’s shout is the latest in...

Organisers of Sandown Airport’s Fairweather Festival have released the timings for the family-friendly event, taking place on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September. Heading up the line-up on the newly named ‘Mary Ellis Stage’ is Example and DJ Wire...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has met with National Farmers’ Union members on the Island to discuss the forthcoming agriculture Bill and Brexit. The breakfast meeting at The Garlic Farm in Newchurch on Monday included Matt Legge (Isle of...

M&S Cowes will be celebrating Cowes Week in style this year, giving the store a special nautical makeover. Spectators and competitors can relax in the sailing-inspired seating area and enjoy a selection of drinks in the ‘Mast & Sail’ bar...

UPDATED: A pedestrian has been involved in a collision with a vehicle at Wootton Bridge this afternoon (Thursday), forcing the closure of the road in both directions. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are on scene outside The Sloop Inn,...

An updated assessment of the Island’s future housing needs has been published by the Isle of Wight Council this week. The assessment covers issues such as affordable housing, tenure mix and the type and size of houses required and gives a...

Isle of Wight residents and holidaymakers travelling on Wightlink’s car ferry St Faith have been picking up useful tips on crime prevention from Hampshire police officers. A team of uniformed officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from Portsmouth, led...

Around 120 swimmers are preparing to compete in the 66th Pier to Pier Race from Sandown Pier to the site of the old Shanklin Pier on Saturday 11th August. This year's event will start at 12 Noon from alongside Sandown Pier and will see...

UPDATED: Multiple Police units have descended on Northwood this afternoon (Thursday) where they have taken up position surrounding a residential property. Officers are currently in attendance on Pallance Road just off the main Northwood to Cowes road. 3 Police cars,...

Ryde Rowing Club, sponsored by Wightlink, competed at Newport Rowing Club's Annual Regatta last weekend (Saturday 28th/Sunday 29th) in some challenging conditions. This sheltered River Medina location can normally be guaranteed to provide calm waters but very disappointingly, especially after...