The activation of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) sparked a call out for Cowes RNLI and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team yesterday lunchtime (Sunday). Solent Coastguard picked up the distress call in the vicinity of the River Medina at around...

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar this morning (Monday), warning about the possibility of out of bank flooding around Sandown. March has been much wetter than average and more than half a month’s rain...

After already welcoming Sean Astin, Shannon Elizabeth, Jason Mewes and more, organisers of Island Con have announced the latest addition to a growing list of high profile TV and film stars set to appear at this years event. Chris Owen,...

UPDATED: As discussions heat up about where the United Kingdom's blue passports will be printed following the country's separation from the EU, it has today (Sunday 1st April) been announced that those living on the Isle of Wight will require...

3 people from the Isle of Wight are being questioned by Police this evening (Saturday) in connection with a alleged stabbing in Southampton. A 47-year-old man, a 36-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman - who all come from the Island -...

At least 2 people are being taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Downend this evening (Saturday). Police and paramedics are in attendance outside Lynnbottom tip as a result of a crash between a dark-coloured...

The Wight AID Foundation continues to grant and support local charities in their latest round of grant applications, with a further £5,000 distributed on the Isle of Wight. Wight AID raises funds from Island companies, investors and individuals looking for...

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with heavy and persistent rain expected to move in tomorrow (Easter Sunday). 15-25 mm of rain is likely with the heaviest spells experienced from 17:00. The adverse weather...

An outspoken member of the Isle of Wight Council has today (Saturday) suspended all his involvement with the Isle of Wight Conservative Association. The news comes just 2 days after the return to local politics of the failed former Council...

The Chair of the Hampshire Police Federation has said it is 'utter madness' that the number of dedicated Roads Policing officers in the region is being cut, yet the number of people dying on the roads is increasing. In the...