Local Community News

UPDATED: Following the shocking news that Ryde Inshore Rescue has been targeted by vandals rendering the lifeboats unusable, it has been revealed today (Tuesday) that vandals have caused a double blow for Ryde having destroyed over 300 plants in the town....

Fears that a young girl could be in trouble at the seaside after being reported missing by her family prompted a multi-agency emergency response yesterday afternoon (Sunday). Coastguard teams were alerted that a child had gone missing on Ryde Beach...

It has been a busy week for the volunteer crew of Yarmouth RNLI, who attended their sixth shout in the space of a week last night (Saturday). The All Weather lifeboat was tasked to launch just after 22:00 to assist...

UPDATED: Police and ambulance crews were called to a property in Shanklin yesterday evening (Saturday) following the discovery of a man unconscious in the bathroom.  Officers remained on guard outside the property at Sibden Mews off of Victoria Avenue until...

Sainsbury’s in Newport have this week announced that the Isle of Wight Society For The Blind will receive a year’s worth of fundraising and awareness support from the supermarket. The Isle of Wight Society For The Blind - who offer...

The search for a man reported by Police to be stuck on rocks near to Shanklin was called off earlier this morning (Saturday). Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat was tasked to launch at around 08:00 following reports from Police of...

NHS Isle of Wight CCG has expressed an interest to NHS England in being given more local control over Island healthcare. NHS England has asked all CCGs to submit an expression of interest if they wish to take greater responsibility...

Lunchtime shoppers at a local optician had the 'purrfect' surprise when they were serenaded by the cast of CATS the musical theatre production. Staff at Specsavers in Newport played host to the all-singing stars and customers trying on glasses were...

The Isle of Wight Council has this week published the findings of a voluntary corporate peer challenge into its overall leadership and governance, how it works – and its capacity to deliver and meet future challenges. The peer challenge report...

NHS Isle of Wight CCG - the body with overall responsibility for improving the health of Islanders - has published its five year strategy for healthcare 2014 to 2019. Speaking at a meeting of the Governing Body of the Isle...