Bembridge RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat was launched this evening (Sunday) to locate a stranded motorboat and its 4 passengers that had broken down off the coast of Seaview. Their D-class lifeboat (RNLB Norman Harvey) was as launched at 21:50 this evening...

Isle of Wight Police have launched a public appeal to find a man believed to be connected to multiple shoplifting incidents that took place in Newport back in July. It comes after a number of electric razors and toothbrushes were...

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in partnership with Hampshire County Council Children’s Services has launched a campaign aimed at parents to raise awareness of child exploitation and offer help on how to see the signs, what to...

A group of young Islanders are offering a £5,000 fee for an artist (or artists) to help create a place-changing artwork that will be showcased in The Bay area of Sandown and Lake this autumn.  The Sandown and Lake Youth...

The driver of a car that overturned in Godshill this morning (Sunday) suffered only minor injuries. At just before 07:00, police and ambulance crews responded to West Street in Godshill following reports of an incident involving just 1 vehicle. The...

St Saviour's Catholic Church in Totland will host a fundraising concert next week, the proceeds of which will go towards the installation of a new stained glass window.  August next year will mark the centenary since the first Mass was...

2 similar incidents on separate shores of the Solent, involving casualties who swallowed sea water, led to a busy evening for Cowes RNLI lifeboat last night (Saturday). The 1st call-out concerned a man and a women needing assistance in the sea...

Staff at Blackwater Mill Residential Home have been working on some exciting, new conservation projects. The home, which is set on extensive grounds next to a vast mill pond fed by the River Medina, is a popular spot for wildlife,...

Research conducted by outdoor gear specialists Cotswold Outdoor lists the Isle of Wight as the 7th best county for watersports. The Island's accolades as being a best location for an active, fun-filled Summer are owed to its great choice of...

Emergency gas repair works are causing heavy delays on one of the main roads into Cowes today (Saturday). The affected works are causing tailbacks on Parkhurst Road between the entrance to St Mary’s Hospital and the junction with Nicholson Street...