News in Brief

Firefighters from Freshwater have extinguished an unattended fire in remote, hard-to-access woodland near Totland this evening (Thursday). 1 appliance was mobilised to the scene at around 17:10. Thankfully, on this occasion, the fire hadn't spread and the single crew extinguished...

Firefighters have extinguished a bin fire caused by disposable BBQs at Yaverland this evening (Wednesday).  1 appliance from Sandown was mobilised to Yaverland car park at around 20:45. 1 hose reel jet was used to extinguish the small fire. 2...

Rew Street in Gurnard has been closed from its junction with outside Harts Farm to outside Dukes Farm for a distance of 68 metres. The closure is required to be able contractors to excavate the carriageway and repair a collapsed...

A temporary footpath closure will be in place from tomorrow (Wednesday) for the safe clearance and disposal of landslip material.  Public Footpath T34 which is a coastal path that runs between Colwell Chine Road and Maderia Road in Totland will...

The UK might be famous for more eclectic or rustic styles, but each year homeowners across the country invest a great deal of time and money into renovating, updating and exploring new styles and aesthetics within their homes. And, while...

Elm Grove in Newport has been closed from its junction with Whitepit Lane for a distance of 51 metres. Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: Linden Road, Winston Road, Whitepit Lane The Isle...

Marsh Green in Brighstone has been closed from its junction with Mill Lane to its junction with Military Road for a distance of 320 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out repairs to Burst Main. The diversion...

Mill Hill Road in Cowes has been closed today (Wednesday) from its junction with Victoria Road for a distance of 42 metres. This is to enable Southern Water contractors to carry out repairs to a sewer. The diversion will affect...

Island Roads have been forced to closure Middle Road this morning (Wednesday) due to an oil spillage. Calbourne Road has been closed from The Waverley Roundabout in Carisbrooke to the junction with Betty Haunt Lane. Operatives are currently on scene...

Spicing things up for your date night at home can get a little difficult. At some point, you both will crave for something other than Netflix and chill or your typical dinner date. Fortunately, with some creativity and a bit...