An ecstatic Mark Jefferies has said he did not expect to win yesterday’s Isle of Wight Council by-election by such a margin, describing clinching almost 50% of the vote as 'outstanding'. Councillor Jefferies secured a total of 473 votes to...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down in the grounds of Northwood House this morning (Friday) to assist local paramedics with a life-threatening emergency at a nearby residential address. Emergency services are on scene at a...

Joe Robertson MP has criticised the Environment Agency’s newly released report into the Monktonmead flooding of October 2023, saying it offers little new information despite residents waiting nearly 2 years for answers. The report was published this week, just days...

Mark Jefferies, an independent candidate, has secured victory in the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election tonight (Thursday). Voters in the ward headed to the polls throughout the day, with a turnout of 985 or 32.42% - down from 41.43% in...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed it is in discussions with the Hayward family to arrange a private, behind-closed-doors meeting about the future of Ryde’s popular splash park. The update comes after weeks of uncertainty for the family and...

A main road in Ryde has been closed this evening (Thursday) as a result of a 3-vehicle rear end shunt. Police, firefighters and paramedics are all on scene at St John’s Hill where a VW Transporter van has smashed into...

4 of the Island’s leading pubs have collaborated to support a number of the Island’s traditional carnivals. The ‘Spirit of Carnival’ awards aim to recognise and encourage participation in these much-loved community events. It was founded in 2017 by Neil,...

An alleged attack on a woman in Shanklin, who was left with injuries to her face, has led to the arrest of 3 people. Police were alerted to reports that a woman had been assaulted in the Shanklin area at...

Morrisons has launched a fleet of electric home delivery vans on the Isle of Wight, making all its local grocery deliveries electric for the first time. The new vehicles are expected to save more than 300 tonnes of CO2 emissions...

A fresh wave of controversy has hit the UK’s online gambling market as the government proposes new tax hikes. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a stark warning in response. Citing recent survey data and economic concerns, the...