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An individual who fell and injured themselves at the highest point on the Isle of Wight was assisted by coastguards and paramedics yesterday afternoon (Monday). It was just before 14:45 that HM Coastguard tasked Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and...

The boss of Wight Shipyard Co., Peter Morton, has been recognised for his services to shipbuilding in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List. 71-year-old Peter, the Director and Founder of the East Cowes-based firm, has been named a...

A collision involving 3 vehicles has forced the closure of the main road between Newport and Sandown at Arreton this morning (Monday). Police, paramedics and firefighters are all currently on scene on the A3056 Arreton Road, close to the junction...

Cross-Solent travel is once again in the spotlight as Wightlink has cancelled several of its Fishbourne-Portsmouth car ferry sailings today (Monday), with Red Funnel announcing cancellations on its vehicle ferry service for New Year's Eve. Wightlink has pulled at least...

A collision involving 2 motorcycles has led to a traffic light being damaged at one of the Island’s busiest junctions tonight (Sunday). Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are currently on scene at Westridge Cross in Ryde having...

It looks set to be a blustery start to the New Year according to local weather forecaster IW Met Service. Between 13:00 and 23:59 on New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1st January), severe gales in excess of 70mph and heavy rain...

Firefighters from Ventnor, Shanklin and Sandown are tackling a small flat fire above the Tesco Express shop in Ventnor Town Centre tonight (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 3 retained crews to the scene on...

Detectives and forensic investigators descended on a house in Shanklin on Christmas Day following the unexpected death of an elderly woman. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to a residential address on Victoria Avenue at just before 09:30...

The Island's dwindling night time economy has taken another hit as it is announced Wyld in Newport has closed with immediate effect. Wyld, described as being a fun party venue with a classy edge, has been part of Newport's night...

A car has been left abandoned in a stream in a rural West Wight village after it careered off the road last night (Monday). The Honda Civic estate left the carriageway at Broad Lane - near Waytes Court - at...