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UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a single vehicle road traffic collision between Yaverland and Bembridge this afternoon (Sunday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is on scene with 2 appliances from Bembridge and Ryde, whilst the Isle of...

The Island’s fleet of gritters are out and about across the road network tonight (Saturday) as the temperature drops ahead of a much colder week ahead. A precautionary gritting run is taking place on all designated routes as part of...

Zena, the much-loved white tiger that called the Isle of Wight Zoo home for over 20 years, has passed away. The difficult decision to put the 21-year-old tiger to sleep was taken this morning (Friday) following age-related health issues. Zena...

Bembridge and Yarmouth Fire Stations - the least used on the Island - could close under new proposals to shake up the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which could also see the loss of a number of specialist...

UPDATED: A track defect that requires urgent attention has resulted in the suspension of Island Line train services between Ryde and Shanklin this afternoon (Thursday). Trains are not currently running between Ryde St John's and Shanklin in either direction, however,...

A van driver has had a lucky escape after a tree fell onto the carriageway on Brading Downs earlier this afternoon (Thursday). Traffic came to a halt on the road between Brading and Knighton when the tree came crashing down at...

UPDATED: A car has come to rest in a rather precarious position in Shanklin this morning (Thursday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are on scene at Hope Hill, where a Hyundai has shot forward and almost gone...

Strong winds, which saw gusts of over 70mph recorded at The Needles, resulted in a number of call outs for Island Roads overnight. Contractors were sent out to Shorwell Shute, Shorwell when a fallen tree came down across the carriageway between...

UPDATED: Firefighters have removed a car door to free the driver of a Suzuki following a multi-vehicle collision at Wootton Common this morning (Wednesday). Police, Fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene at the roundabout where Briddlesford Road...

A high ropes sky trail, dino adventure crazy golf course, beach side broadwalk and pop-up entertainment stage are just some of the exciting new things planned for Sandham Gardens in Sandown. The extensive plan to transform the seaside location on the...