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Firefighters from Shanklin and Newport have extinguished a combine harvester fire in Wroxall this morning (Friday). Two appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Monecrieff Farm off Manor Road at just before 11:20 after...

The controversial proposed Navitus Bay wind farm off the Isle of Wight and Dorset coast has been refused permission by the Government today (Friday). Some have said the 121 turbines, which would have provided power for around 700,000 homes, would have a serious effect on both...

PICTURES: Bestival’s Summer of Love has kicked off in style today (Thursday) as up to 55,000 people begin to pack out Robin Hill Country Park near Newport for what is set to be a fun-filled weekend with the likes of Duran...

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 13-year-old girl from Hastings, who hasn't been seen since Friday 28th August but could be on the Isle of Wight. Jordan Cooper was last seen nearly two weeks ago when she...

PICTURE GALLERY: Thousands of Bestival revellers are today (Thursday) descending on the Isle of Wight as Bestival's much anticipated 'Summer of Love' gets underway. Spirits are running high as the fantastic weather continues, with music lovers heading across the Solent and on...

Wellies or Sun cream? That's the question on every Bestival-goer’s mind this morning (Thursday) as thousands leave home en-route to Bestival 2015. With blue skies all around things are looking good for the weekend, although some rain showers may creep in on Saturday...

A temporary 30mph speed limit and 24 hour no-waiting highway clearway order have been put into operation around the Bestival site at Downend. The restrictions are in place on: – Mersley Downs Road (from Downend Road to Knighton Shute) –...

UPDATED: Ferry operator Red Funnel have cancelled a number of sailings on it's East Cowes to Southampton car ferry service this morning (Wednesday).  An unknown technical issue has hit the cross-Solent company, meaning the following sailings have been cancelled:  ...

Firefighters from Newport Fire Station have tonight (Tuesday) rescued a man from the River Medina. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted by Police shortly after 23:20 to reports of an adult male in danger on the...

UPDATED: The controversial Pennyfeathers development on the outskirts of Ryde has been given the green light tonight (Tuesday) as the Isle of Wight Council planning committee approve outline planning permission for the site off Brading Road.  Following years of planning...