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UPDATED: A signalling problem at Smallbrook Junction is causing delays of over 20 minutes on Island Line services this morning (Wednesday). National Rail say journeys between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin are affected by the problem. Reports suggest it is taking passengers...

UPDATED: Police in London are appealing for the public's help to find a vulnerable missing Island man who was last seen on the Victoria Line underground in London. 59-year-old Douglas Cameron from Cowes hasn't been seen since yesterday afternoon when he...

UPDATED: Concerns are growing for the welfare of Island resident Professor Rodney Thompson, who has been missing since early yesterday morning (Sunday). Prof. Thompson, who suffers with dementia, was last seen leaving Premier Inn at St Pancreas in London at...

UPDATED: Police are urgently trying to locate 49-year-old Tim Clark from Ventnor, as concerns for his welfare grow by the hour. Mr Clark was last in contact with his family at 11:40 this morning (Monday), who say he is in a bad place....

The much-loved Cold War AVRO Vulcan bomber will fly over the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Saturday) whilst in transit between airshows. It has been confirmed that the loud and dominating 60's bomber, which last flew over the Island on...

Crowds of up to 2000 people are expected to take part in the annual Bembridge Fort Walk today (Monday), a Summer tradition that is believed to be one of the biggest unorganised gatherings on the Island. Each year crowds of...

The weather is looking warm and dry for this weekend's Chale Show, which will see around 10,000 people visit the annual two-day showcase of exhibits, horticulture and action. The event, titled a great day out for the whole family, gets underway tomorrow...

UPDATED: Islanders are being warned about the potential for isolated heavy and possibly severe thunderstorms tomorrow evening (Friday) and overnight into Saturday morning. The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for rain between 19:00 on Friday and midday...

Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) - the destination management organisation for the Island - has been enticing travellers to the Isle of Wight through a concerted PR campaign to promote the bicentenary year of Julia Margaret Cameron. Born on June...

UPDATED: Concerns have been raised for the welfare of a mum from Lymington who was last seen at Yarmouth's Old Gaffers Festival on Saturday night - nearly 36 hours ago. Rebecca Allan had been enjoying the celebrations at the annual Old...