Reports of a male exposing his genitals on a busy street in Ryde has led to the prompt arrest of a man in his 30s this afternoon (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called at 16:07 to reports...

The candidates for the 3 Isle of Wight Council by-elections - and town, parish and community council elections - to be held on Thursday 1st May, have been revealed. The electoral division of Central Rural has 5 candidates, and in...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club's junior athletes travelled to Bryanston School in Dorset for the Wessex team trials for the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta last weekend. The club will have 3 crews going forward to represent the Wessex region following efforts at...

4-way temporary traffic lights on one of the busiest roads on the Isle of Wight are causing traffic chaos in Ryde this lunchtime (Thursday). Motorists travelling in and out of Ryde on Brading Road are stuck in slow-moving queues due...

A minor crash involving 3 vehicles on the southbound side of the dual carriageway in Newport is causing delays this lunchtime (Thursday). Medina Way has been brought down to a single lane on the approach to Coppins Bridge from St...

Sky has announced it will be the headline sponsor of the Isle of Wight Festival for 2025 as it signs a multi-year deal with Live Nation. The exclusive partnership, which confirms the event as Sky’s first major festival partner, will...

The driver of a performance BMW was left red-faced when he crashed into a hedge in Brading yesterday evening (Wednesday). Police were called at 18:38 to reports of a single vehicle collision on Rowborough Lane, near the mini roundabout as...

Outdooractive has been announced as the headline sponsor of this year's Spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival, with a second wave of walks just announced for next month's event. The event invites walkers of all abilities to explore the breathtaking...

Councillor Claire Critchinson has been appointed the new Cabinet member for Children's Services and Education on the Isle of Wight, following the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Bacon last month. It was less than an hour before a crunch meeting on...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has set out ‘five red lines’ for the ongoing negotiations for a directly elected mayor covering the Isle of Wight. In a letter written to Local Government Minister, Jim McMahon MP, Mr...