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UPDATED: Two men have been helped to safety by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard this evening (Thursday) after becoming stuck in thick gorse. One appliance and a rescue unit from Newport Fire Station were mobilised...

Firefighters have this morning (Thursday) responded to reports of a fire at an educational centre in Lake. Two appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, including one from Ryde, were called to Island Learning Centre on the...

Following a successful introductory event last year, Aqua Adrenaline is to return to the shores of Sandown for the May Bank Holiday weekend. This year's event will see Zapcat racing taking place at Yaverland Beach as well as paddleboarding, kitesurfing,...

An application by Island firm Reynolds and Read to transform the former Brickfields equestrian centre in Binstead into a depot for heavy good vehicles has been refused by the Isle of Wight Council. Massive public uproar erupted when the firm resubmitted...

UPDATED: Work to ensure the streets of Ryde provide the quality racing conditions required by the forthcoming Pearl Izumi Cycle Tour Series event is to enter its final stage next week when Island Roads will undertake work in Cross Street...

13 men arrested in relation to allegations of serious sexual offences on the Isle of Wight have been released from Police bail and will have no further action taken against them. Operation Annaside was launched back in December following allegations...

UPDATED: A lorry and car have collided on The Downs this evening (Tuesday) near to Newport Shute. Emergency services are currently attending the incident, which occurred at around 17:40 and has involved a Reynolds and Read lorry. Paramedics from the Isle of...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating an incident in Freshwater which left a 51-year-old woman scared and shaken. Between 22:15 and 22:30 on Thursday, as the woman was walking along Monk Lane, she was approached from behind and...

UPDATED: A yacht has run aground on Ryde Sands this lunchtime (Tuesday), prompting the assistance of Ryde Inshore Rescue. Volunteer lifeboat crewmen have gone to the aid of the stricken sailors, who ran aground on an ebbing tide in heavy...

Health services are experiencing sustained pressure once again following a rise in the number of patients attending the Emergency Department at St Mary’s Hospital today (Monday). Due to the increase in demand, the decision has been made to postpone non...