A community group on the Isle of Wight, which supports the Island’s ageing dementia population through equine assisted learning, has received a cheque for almost £50,000 after successfully winning this year's The People's Project. Bodster CIC, based in Sandford on the...

Councillors from across the Isle of Wight joined firefighters in remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice at 2 special ceremonies in Ryde and Newport today (Friday). At 12:00 a minutes silence was held as a mark of respect...

An OAP has been remanded in custody, to appear before the Crown Court in June, after allegedly pulling a knife out and threatening a member of the public at McDonalds in Newport yesterday (Thursday). Police responded to Scarrotts Lane in...

UPDATED: Police have closed the main road from Newport to Ryde this evening (Friday) as a result of a road traffic collision, reported to involve up to 3 vehicles. Traffic is being diverted via St Edmund's Walk and New Road...

26-year-old James Arbery has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for robbing a Central Convenience store at knife point in order to pay off his drug debts. Arbery, of Carisbrooke Road, entered the Central Convenience store on Upper St...

L-R: Josh Barry, Ben Turner and Tyson the dog East Cowes man Josh Barry is unable to walk to the bathroom unaided, but this weekend (Saturday 5th May) sees Josh and a group of supporters attempt to climb the largest...

Police are conducting a search for what is believed to be a missing person in the Gurnard and Thorness areas this afternoon (Friday). Several officers are searching and making enquiries on the ground, whilst the National Police Air Service helicopter...

An exclusive range of limited edition tassel bracelets, produced by Isle of Wight Pearl in aid of the Sophie Rolf Trust, are being brought back thanks to popular demand. Last year the Brighstone-based Isle of Wight Pearl sold the tassel...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat station is putting its best foot forward tomorrow (Saturday) with an invitation to the public to once again participate in Yellow Wellie Day. Not only will the occasion include visits to the station, but also the use...

Ascensos, the contact centre management specialist, which opened a customer service centre on the Isle of Wight last year, has joined forces with the 4Ps, a life changing community programme for young people. The partnership will see Ascensos support the 4Ps...