Police are to provide additional patrols during this year's Cowes Week - which starts on Saturday - to help to keep crime levels low. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the annual sailing event and Police are...

A charity car wash event held in Newport by firefighters on Saturday raised nearly £500 for two charities. Firefighters from White watch - supported by Ventnor retained firefighters, friends and family - raised a total of £466 from the event held...

Organisers of the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week have announced a jam-packed schedule of family-friendly activities on Family Day which takes place in just under a week on Sunday 3rd August. Many of the boats competing at the regatta are...

The Isle of Wight Council will take part in a national event on 4th August as part of commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War. An event called 'Lights Out' is being held between 22:00 and 23:00...

Ryde Rowing Club's Men's Junior Senior Four of Stephen Johnson, Adam Edwards, Ollie Gove and James Cleary, with Sam Brading coxing, returned to winning ways at Bournemouth Regatta on Saturday (26th July) following their first defeat of the season at...

Following months of disruption to residents and motorists alike, which has subsided in recent weeks, water main issues have returned to St John's Hill in Ryde today (Monday) resulting in the closure of the main through road. Following the discovery of...

An Island sports centre are offering members of the emergency services a special discount throughout August and September. West Wight Sports Centre are now offering Gold memberships for up to two months for just £5 to any members of the emergency...

Following the sell-out success of the Sunset Boulevard Drive-in movie nights held in Arreton last month, further dates have been announced by organisers today (Sunday) which see the event move to a new venue with a total of 6 different blockbuster movies to choose from....

The volunteer life-saving  organisation, Ryde Inshore Rescue, are currently looking for new crew members and fundraisers. Based at Appley Beach, the rescue service provide cover for one of the most challenging areas of the Isle of Wight and have assisted in...

A programme of classical and contemporary ballet pieces performed by a selection of exceptionally talented young dancers is set to take to the stage at Medina Theatre in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. The GALA is the brainchild of...