WAS MOLLY DOWNER THE LAST WITCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT?
30th October 2026
Red Funnel has announced that it has had to cancel 2 of its evening vehicle ferry sailings tonight (Thursday) due to an exhaust leak. It has been confirmed that the 19:30 from Southampton and the 21:00 from East Cowes have...
Read moreDetailsOfficers investigating a number of offences in Freshwater, including a burglary, have arrested two boys. Police were called at 16:45 yesterday (Wednesday) with reports of a burglary in progress at an empty address on Avenue Road, Freshwater. Attending officers arrested...
Read moreDetailsCoastguard Rescue Officers are working to free a dog that has gone over the cliff and become stuck in thick mud at Bembridge this afternoon (Wednesday). A rescue mission is underway to reach a Springer Spaniel that has got into...
Read moreDetailsA collision involving a lorry and a car at the roundabout in Apse Heath is causing tailbacks in the area this morning (Wednesday). It's reported that the incident has taken place on the busy roundabout outside Raj's Premier and is...
Read moreDetailsA road traffic collision on the dual carriageway in Newport, which has been described as a shunt, is causing traffic delays in the area this morning (Wednesday). The incident has occurred on the right-hand lane of the northbound carriageway, between...
Read moreDetailsBuilding inspectors have been alerted to the partial collapse of the front of a house on Ventnor's Zig Zag Road. Stonework at the front of the house has fallen away from around the bay windows, crashing into the garden below. Damage...
Read moreDetailsA gang targeting motorists and their vehicles in Ryde over the past 2 days has prompted a Police investigation after owners woke up to find their car doors open and glove boxes emptied - or their car missing altogether. Vehicles...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel services have once again been suspended as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Despite an improvement in the weather yesterday, the Ryde-Southsea service still found itself brought to a halt due to high winds. Today the wind has...
Read moreDetailsBusinesses have had to shut early and dozens of homes have been left without water owing to a burst water main in Ryde High Street. It was earlier this afternoon (Monday) that water started gushing down the hill, pouring out...
Read moreDetailsWindy conditions on the Solent have forced the temporary suspension of Hovertravel services this afternoon (Monday). Despite the sun shining, strong winds have seen the craft unable to navigate the crossing between Ryde and Southsea. Purchased tickets are being accepted...
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