PLANE CRASH AT ISLE OF WIGHT AIRPORT SPARKS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
22nd August 2026
The owner of an Isle of Wight convenience store has condemned a ‘nuisance’ tag next to his shop amid a ‘spate of graffiti’ in Nettlestone and Seaview.
Read moreDetailsIt has been confirmed they will no longer be appearing at the Isle of Wight Festival tonight (Saturday) due to a close family bereavement.
Read moreDetailsPeople eligible for this year's spring COVID-19 vaccination are being reminded that there is still time to come forward and boost their protection.
Read moreDetailsAfter a fantastic Friday at Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight Festival 2026 continues today (Saturday) with another busy day of music across the Main Stage and Big Top.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's political, tourism and transport leaders made pledges they say Islanders can hold them to over the next year.
Read moreDetailsThe known Ryde sex offender allegedly failed to comply with the notification requirements of the register...
Read moreDetailsNewport’s first ice factory opened on 19th June 1926, transforming how the Isle of Wight kept food fresh before the age of refrigerators.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has used a House of Commons debate to highlight concerns about elderly Island residents with dementia being discharged to care homes on the mainland because of a lack of specialist provision locally.
Read moreDetailsVisit Isle of Wight, alongside the Isle of Wight Council, has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT) prestigious Coach Friendly accreditation, recognising the Isle of Wight’s commitment to welcoming coach visitors and providing high-quality facilities for group travel.
Read moreDetailsIsland residents looking for an alternative to this weekend's festival crowds are being encouraged to make the most of Hovertravel's late Sunday evening crossings, with seats still available on the 23:00 and 23:30 departures from Southsea to Ryde.
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