PGL Little Canada played host to new recruits from the local Lowland Search and Rescue organisation, WightSAR, to complete it’s Safe to Search assessment, marking the partnership's 6th year. 

“The addition of these domestic abuse specialists will help us to further provide the best service we can to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.”

Isle of Wight animal charity, Friends of the Animals, has issued an urgent appeal for donations after rescuing an unprecedented number of heat-stricken birds during the current spell of hot weather.

Ryde Town Council says it hopes the eventual sale will attract buyers who share its aspirations for the historic building.

Water levels at Big Mead have already fallen by around 1 foot.

"Yet despite achieving everything that was asked of them, they now face the closure of their factory."

The third Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival is set to get underway on 27th June, with more than 100 events taking place across the Isle of Wight over 9 days.

Thick black smoke can be seen in the surrounding areas.

Fashionistas stepped out in style last month at a fashion show at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, which raised more than £11,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Arrests were made for a host of crimes including drug possession, assault and sexual offences.