The Island is expected to be hit by further adverse weather later this week as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for very strong winds. Gusts of up to 80mph are expected during Wednesday night and into Thursday...

Keepers of birds across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply extra biosecurity following a confirmed outbreak of Bird Flu in Dorset. On Friday (12th January) DEFRA confirmed the finding of Avian Influenza H5N6 in 17 wild birds...

Southern Vectis is working with St George’s School in Newport to help provide travel training for its students.  The bus operator is providing bus passes so trainers can prepare pupils with severe and complex needs for bus travel across the...

UPDATED: The driver of a Ford Fusion has escaped any serious injury following a rollover collision on Merstone Lane near Blackwater this afternoon (Monday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service...

1st Newport Isle of Wight Scout Group - known as The Old Guard - are holding a reunion to celebrate 110 years of the group this February. All former members are invited along to the HQ at Woodbine Close to...

Firefighters have extinguished a van fire in Shanklin this lunchtime (Monday). 1 appliance from Shanklin was mobilised to Victoria Avenue in the town at around 11:45 following reports of a small blue van alight. The retained crew swiftly brought the...

A man and a woman who were arrested following an armed police incident in Sandown on Friday have been released without charge. 5 heavily-armed police officers surrounded a residential property on Downsview at around 16:00 on Friday afternoon, as first...

Newport IW FC's Under 15s squad have made it through to the Hampshire Saturday Under 15s Cup final following a 4-0 win over MFC Popley. The Island side travelled to Basingstoke on Saturday to face a strong Popley line-up, who...

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) area of Wessex has the highest conviction rates in the country for hate crime prosecutions, with 90.1% of prosecuted cases in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset and Wiltshire resulting in a conviction.  Hate crime...

Shakatak are playing their first ever Isle of Wight gig this Summer in an afternoon slot at Jack Up The 80s. Along with their highly successful recording career, Shakatak are regarded as a vibrant and entertaining live act, combining astute...