Hot and dry countryside weather conditions have led to the cancelling of this Thursday's Needles Landmark Attraction firework display. The cancellation comes after the Island has enjoyed several weeks of warm weather - with temperatures reaching the high 30s in...

The 2nd oldest carnival in the UK, Ventnor Carnival, has received a shock bill to close the many roads along its route. Ventnor Carnival - which has been going since 1889 - recently received a bill for £400 as a...

Popular travel show Susan Calman’s Grand Week by the Sea will feature the Isle of Wight in its latest episode tonight (Tuesday). The 2nd episode of the popular Channel 5 series sees the Scottish comedian visit the Island on the...

A woman whose car had its catalytic converter stolen last week has issued a plea to help find her missing Cat - which disappeared around the same time as the theft in Ningwood. A thief entered Catherine Cameron-Martin's property on...

A mains leak has forced the closure of a busy road between Ryde and Seaview today (Monday). Emergency repairs to pipework under the tarmac will see Nettlestone Hill closed from its junction with Nettlestone Green to its junction with Pondwell...

Local Island resident Kay Unsworth - who runs Isle of Wight Bird Rehabilitation, commonly known as Mr 'Wally' AWOL and Friends - is being forced to retire from her animal work as a result of illness. Kay, who has lived...

1 appliance from Newport Fire Station has been called to Seaclose Park this afternoon (Monday) where smoke has been seen coming from a tipper van. The alarm was raised when smoke was seen issuing from the rear of a Ford...

Firefighters attended a small fire involving a compost heap that then spread to a nearby shed in St Helens this morning (Monday). Ryde fire crews were mobilised shortly after 11:00 to Downs View Road. It's understood the fire started at...

2 men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and possession of  Class A drugs after a crash in Newport during the early hours of this morning (Monday). At approximately 00:10, Police responded to a collision involving a...

Island Ferry operator Red Funnel has finally revealed why its crossing time for its high-speed service between Cowes and Southampton has increased from 23 to 28 minutes. For as long as many can remember, the journey between Cowes and Southampton...