CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
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A mechanical issue with one of Wightlink's vessels has resulted in the cancellation of at least 2 sailings tomorrow morning (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator says that the 10:00 crossing from Portsmouth and the 11:00 from Fishbourne have both been cancelled...
Read moreDetailsIslanders have just a few days left to have a say on a new Learning Disability Strategy being developed by the Isle of Wight Council and its partners. A consultation was launched in November on Living well on the Isle...
Read moreDetails2 Island schools are preparing to participate in the first stages of this year's Rock Challenge and J Rock at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton. More than 3,500 students from across Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset and the Isle of Wight will...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are responding to a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Freshwater this afternoon (Monday). It is reported that the motorcyclist has sustained a significant arm injury in...
Read moreDetailsA film about why poor body image has become such a global issue was screened in Ventnor on Saturday (27th January) as part of a health and wellbeing boutique experience day. The event, hosted by Sarah Brown of Source Energy,...
Read moreDetailsA 21-year-old man is being questioned by Police following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Monday). Emergency services were called to Newport Road at around 03:00 after a Renault Megane -...
Read moreDetailsThe Ollie West Band, a brilliant young collective based in Manchester, will be playing their Island debut at Ventnor Arts Club on Saturday 10th February. The band creates unique pop-fusion that’s been compared to a blend between Billy Joel and Elbow...
Read moreDetailsOver 200 children from 7 different Island primary schools will be taking part in a brand new dance competition next week. 'Isle Dance' has been organised by Gurnard Primary School and The Starlight Boutique to provide an opportunity for Island...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Emergency services are responding to a single vehicle road traffic collision on Blacklands Lane near Newport this morning (Monday). A car has left the carriageway and come to rest about 15m off the road, however no one is believed to...
Read moreDetailsA mother and 2 children have escaped from their property without injury following an electrical fire in Brighstone earlier this morning (Monday). 2 fire appliances from Newport and Freshwater were called to Shippards Road at 05:22 when smoke alarms alerted...
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