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BREAKING: 59-year-old Timothy Cale has been found guilty of causing the death of a cyclist following a fatal collision in Shorwell more than 3 years ago.

A conservatory has been destroyed by fire at a remote woodland nudist site on the Isle of Wight this lunchtime (Saturday). 3 appliances from Ryde, Newport and Shanklin are currently on scene in the village of Havenstreet, where a blaze...

2 people have been treated by paramedics for the effects of smoke inhalation following a house fire at a residential property in East Cowes this evening (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 3 appliances from...

Significant change is underway at Visit Isle of Wight with Chair David Curtis-Brignell MBE resigning with immediate effect, just days before a newly elected board is set to take the reins of the Island’s destination marketing body. Mr Curtis-Brignell, who...

The Environment Agency has issued another flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast, with parts of East Cowes and Cowes expected to experience flooding later today (Wednesday) and into tomorrow. As was the case yesterday (Tuesday), it’s said that...

A boat painted with the striking words 'Stop Genocide' down the side, which went aground at Fishbourne yesterday (Tuesday), led to a call out for Coastguards. It was shortly before 18:00 that HM Coastguard received reports of a vessel aground...

Police cordoned off several streets in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) amid fears an individual had been seriously assaulted. An extensive crime scene was established on Regent Street, Carlton Road and Atherley Road at just before...

The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has rushed to the West Wight this morning (Wednesday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency. Having left its Henstridge Airfield base at around 09:50, the air ambulance made its way across the Solent...

A 14-year-old boy and a 58-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of possessing an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose, following an incident that saw Police and Royal Navy bomb disposal experts rush to Gurnard last night (Monday). As...

The Ministry of Justice says that 2 serving prisoners will 'face punishment' following a significant disorder incident at HMP Isle of Wight last night (Monday). It was shortly before 17:00 that the alarming situation began behind the prison walls, with...