Organisers of the West Wight Solent Swim have confirmed a new date for the charity challenge after strong winds forced the cancellation of the original event earlier this month. The swim will now take place on Monday 4th August, with...

A 58-year-old man has tragically died - and another person has been left with life-threatening injuries - after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a car on the outskirts of Wootton yesterday (Monday), Police have confirmed. A multitude of...

Walkers in Totland continue to face a blocked route as a hazardous tree leaves a popular footpath shut indefinitely. The footpath in question, between Court Road and Colmar Way, has been closed since January after a dangerous tree was discovered....

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has been scrambled to a serious motorcycle collision on the outskirts of Wootton this afternoon (Monday). Police, firefighters and paramedics were first called to the scene on Briddlesford Road at around...

A driver has been rushed to hospital after careering through a hedge, travelling around 250m across a field and into a tree near Brighstone. Police, firefighters and paramedics were mobilised to Strawberry Lane at around 13:00 this afternoon (Monday) after...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley, officially opened SpaMedica’s new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic and Treatment Centre (CDTC) in Newport last week (Wednesday). The centre, which began delivering cataract care to NHS patients in February 2025 and has already supported...

An emergency closure on Shanklin's Church Road is causing delays for both locals and tourists today (Monday). The main road through Shanklin Old Village, Church Road is currently closed for 161m between Chine Avenue and Rectory Road. Southern Water engineers...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport has proudly hosted its third annual Classic Car Show, delighting residents, families, friends and staff with a day of vintage vehicles, live music and shared memories. The event, held in partnership with members of...

Isle of Wight Hockey Club is inviting local children to get active and have fun this summer with the return of its popular Junior Summer Camp, taking place on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August. The free camp is open...

Bembridge Heritage’s Summer Exhibition is set to return to Bembridge Village Hall next weekend (2nd/3rd August), running from 10:00 to 16:30 each day. This year’s theme, ‘Facts, Tales and Legends’, promises a varied and intriguing display covering everything from the...