Police have seized a van in Freshwater for being driven whilst SORN this morning (Sunday). Officers stopped the vehicle, a white van, on Stroud Road in the village. As a result of the vehicle being declared 'off the road', it...

The new chief executive of the Isle of Wight Council has said it was "a real privilege" to be offered the position this week. Councillors voted in favour of the recommendation of the cross-party appointment and employment committee to appoint...

Thousands of the Island's most vulnerable residents could be left without power after the much-heralded Energy Bills Support Scheme has failed to help many of those on prepayment meters. The £400 off energy bills for households came into effect in...

World Champion swimmer Zac Lacey from Ryde has added a British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships medal to his already impressive medal collection.  This weekend's event was the first-ever British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships and took place in Crawley. Zac, 22,...

Southern Water has awarded Community Energy Grants across the region to support community centres, and the Island's winner is Music Craft CIC - a Newport-based charity that gives everyone the chance to learn to play an instrument. Since the scheme...

Police and firefighters from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a road traffic collision on a major road in Ryde this afternoon (Saturday). The incident occurred on Marlborough Road at around 13:15 and...

Local car dealership Esplanade has announced that they are to be a kit sponsor of a local football team. The dealership, based in Cowes, has teamed up with Gurnard Youth FC to sponsor this year’s jacket sponsors for the Gurnard...

Posties are to strike on Christmas Eve and on 5 other dates throughout December as their dispute with company bosses at Royal Mail over pay continues.  The Communication Workers Union has announced that its members will strike on no fewer...

3 teenagers have received a summons to appear in court as part of a robbery investigation. It was reported to Police that at around 19:00 on 31st January this year, a 15-year-old boy was approached by a group of youths....

UKSA has announced a new partnership with The Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) which will expand its apprenticeship offering for young people across England. The Isle of Wight-based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education and world-leading maritime training,...