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Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were called into action this morning (Saturday) when Solent Coastguard received reports of a yacht adrift on the River Medina. Coastguard officers were tasked to investigate a report that the 25ft yacht had broke free of...

UPDATED: Motorists are facing delays on The Downs Road between Ryde and Newport this afternoon (Saturday) due to an overturned trailer in the middle of the road. The incident has occurred at the junction of Lime Kiln Shute and Rowlands...

Bembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat launched into a choppy sea late this afternoon (Friday) to assist Portsmouth RNLI with a 40ft yacht that had broke its mooring. Solent Coastguard requested the launch of the 'Alfred Albert Williams' - a Tamar-class...

UPDATED: Heavy rain and blustery gales have resulted in the closure of Middle Road at Calbourne this afternoon (Friday). Police have shut the road between Calbourne crossroads (Elm Lane) and Betty Haunt Lane - near The Blacksmith Arms - due...

UPDATED: Carisbrooke C of E Primary School in Newport has closed earlier than normal this afternoon (Friday) due to a lack of water supply. The senior leadership team have taken the decision to bring the school week to an end...

Isle of Wight residents are being reminded to stay clear of exposed beaches, cliffs, piers and promenades today (Friday) as strong winds batter the coast. Volunteer crew members at both Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat and Freshwater Independent Lifeboat have...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have closed Sandown High Street this afternoon (Friday) due to a dangerous structure. A cordon has been erected around Serenity’s over fears for public safety as masonry and slates crash to...

Forecasters at IW Met Service say that the Isle of Wight will be hit by strong winds throughout today (Friday), with a yellow weather warning for wind in place until 16:00 this afternoon. A spell of very strong south to...

Coastguard Rescue 175 has been involved in airlifting an injured person from a remote location near Alverstone to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport this morning (Friday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were called to a remote spot off the...

UPDATED: Adverse weather conditions on the Solent have led to Hovertravel suspending their services this morning (Friday), with further delays and cancellations possible for other operators throughout the day. Hovertravel are currently not operating between Ryde and Southsea, with Solent...