A broken down Southern Vectis bus is blocking a main road in Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Saturday). The incident has seen the double decker break down on the pedestrian crossing outside McDonald’s on the corner of St James’ Street...

Bikes donated to people in Africa Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa, a charity that recycles used bikes and donates them to people in Africa, is looking for a new voluntary co-ordinator on the Isle of Wight. Merlin Matthews set up Re-Cycle:...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a block of flats in Ryde Town Centre this afternoon (Saturday). The incident has occurred on Castle Street and has seen fire appliances from both Newport and...

The newly-formed Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society now has a permanent exhibition space at the front of the Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council building (NCCC) at 64 High Street, Newport. The first exhibition is on the Enfield Electric car, designed...

For the past 50 years Age UK IW volunteers have been helping older Island residents - and their families, friends and carers - negotiate life as they age – and it’s the charity’s intention to continue to do this for...

Shanklin illuminated carnival has been cancelled this evening (Saturday) as a result of the adverse weather currently being experienced on the Island. The seaside town's carnival committee were forced to cancel the main procession on Wednesday last week, stating that...

The first day of the 2023 Chale Show has been cancelled due to adverse weather. Due to the horrendous conditions and the current weather warning in place for wind and rain, organisers have made the decision to cancel today's proceedings...

Newport IW FC is to begin collections for local foodbanks at home games this season. The new initiative will begin at the first match of the season this Saturday at Beatrice Avenue when The Port welcome Fawley. The new Chairman...

Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive their members into sending them money. Since January of this year, 268 people have reported falling victim to this scam. The fraud...

Orchard House resident Robert Walker and his wife Kathy celebrated 54 years of love and togetherness recently.  Their love story began when they first met at the pictures with friends, where fate brought Kathy, residing in Yeovil, and Bob, hailing...