The Isle of Wight Council is telling Islanders not to put their bins out tonight ready for a Thursday collection, due to Storm Ciaran. As a result of the high winds forecast, there will be changes to waste and recycling...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is moving to Yellow Alert status ahead of Storm Ciarán. The storm is due to hit central southern England - including the Isle of Wight - overnight tonight (Wednesday) and continue into Thursday,...

The RNLI is reminding Islanders to be aware of the dangers as Storm Ciarán is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to our shores from this evening (Wednesday). An amber weather warning has been issued for the Isle...

A 34-year-old man and a 33-year-old man are in Police custody this morning (Wednesday) in relation to alleged shoplifting offences in the West Wight. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary says that the 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion...

Halloween at Orchard House Care Home was a remarkable and spooktacular event that left everyone with cherished memories. Residents and staff came together for a day filled with joy, laughter, and entertainment. Residents played a Halloween quiz that tested their...

An amber weather warning for severe gales and heavy rain has been issued with Storm Ciaran set to bring 85mph winds accompanied by 50mm of rainfall. IW Met Service says that the exact track of the storm is still somewhat...

Heavy rain has led to the collapse of a stone wall in Ventnor, which has forced the closure of 1 of just 2 roads leading down to the Esplanade. The collapse on Bath Road, just up from La Falaise car...

A group of big-hearted Islanders that have been helping neighbourhoods affected by flooding in recent days have been given a helping hand themselves, thanks to Wight Building Materials. The group, coordinated by Sam Loba, have been supplementing the efforts of...

Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel is launching a new website next month which will enable online booking amendments and a payment plan option, but it means the current site will be offline for 15 hours. The new website will not only...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service received more than 130 emergency calls relating to flooding between Wednesday and Thursday last week, but pumps were sent to just 3 incidents. Flash flooding led to a number of roads...