3 people have been rescued after their boat capsized and sunk off Thorness Bay during a Cowes Week race earlier this afternoon (Saturday), resulting in an elderly man receiving a head injury. The 3 crew were onboard a Solent Sunbeam,...

A large holiday crowd were on hand to witness the Wightlink Warriors deliver a solid performance to take leg 2 of their 3 team tournament against Cradley and Weymouth - and they now stand only 5 points behind the Midlands...

A new service to provide year-round mental health crisis support to adults across the Isle of Wight has gone live in Ryde. Ryde Safe Haven, located in the Town Hall on Lind Street, offers any over 18s on the Island...

A couple aboard a drifting RIB that had suffered engine failure and a fuel leak were taken to safety by Cowes RNLI lifeboat last night (Friday). The couple had called for help when the RIB suffered a breakdown off Newtown....

After vaccinating tens of thousands of Islanders against COVID-19 in a bid to return to life as normal, an effort akin to wartime Britain, it has been confirmed that the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport will close on 28th August....

The Island's natural beauty, its stunning views and beautiful wildlife are included in this week's Readers' Gallery. ~ Photo credit Jane Holland Blue skies over Brighstone Brighstone ~ Photo credit Simon Wheeler Sunrise at Bonchurch during heatwave Bonchuch ~ Photo...

Red Funnel has announced that it will be running a revised timetable on its hi-speed Red Jet service for 3 days, despite previously stating that it was thought the Red Jet would not be impacted by the ongoing strike action....

The University of Portsmouth and Ryde Town Council have signed a new partnership agreement to help raise the regional and national profile of both the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. The agreement covers areas of mutual interest such as addressing...

5 children have been rescued from the sea at Ryde as a result of 2 separate incidents on the popular stretch of beach this afternoon (Friday). Ryde Beach Lifeguards, HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have all...

A woman in her 60s has been arrested and questioned by Police after she allegedly physically assaulted an innocent 3-year-old child whilst at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown earlier this week.   Police are investigating the incident, which is...