An elderly man was hit by a van whilst he was walking across a busy pedestrian crossing in Newport this morning (Monday). A grey Ford Transit Connect van collided with the man in his 80's on the crossing between Furrlongs...

Reports of a drifting and smoking 20ftt speedboat carrying 4 people without lifejackets led to the launchof Cowes RNLI lifeboat last night (Sunday). Although the boat was apparently somewhere between Cowes and Calshot the lifeboat’s initial search proved fruitless. With...

A new course studying esports is to be launched at the Isle of Wight College this coming academic year giving students a look into the gaming industry.  The new esport course offers the opportunity to learn from every angle of...

A new TV show could be set on the Isle of Wight after former soap star Tamzin Outhwaite shared pictures of her enjoying the sun on the beach in Cowes.  Famous for her role as Mel Owen in Eastenders, Outhwaite's...

Emergency services have called to a road traffic collision on School Green Road in Freshwater this morning (Monday).  The incident in the town centre has occurred between Dall Square and Avenue Road with traffic building in both directions. Southern Vectis...

Bembridge RNLI was called to assist a stranded boat on Bembridge Ledge over the weekend, but it wasn't one competing in the Round the Island Race. The lifeboat was launched shortly after 19:25 on Saturday evening at the request of...

Trees at the Victoria Grove recreation ground in East Cowes have been inspected with the inspection finding they need to have some safety works completed.  Work is due to start shortly to cut back some trees with 2 trees needing...

Plans to turn a former Ryde care home into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) have been put forward to the planning committee. The previous owner of the property on Marlborough Road, which operated as Taunton House care home,...

The annual opening of Appley Tower will be held in Appley Park and Beach on 2nd July with a guided tour from the Mayor of Ryde Councillor Michael Lilley and the showcase of a new play specifically created to show...

Residents from Orchard House Care Home in Newport have enjoyed having their wishes granted by staff.  Back in January residents were asked what special wish they would like to come true during the year. These wishes were written down on...