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Police have confirmed that no injuries were sustained in the 2-car collision.

Islanders are being encouraged to consider a life-saving career as wholetime firefighter recruitment prepares to open – with a dedicated open day planned in Ryde.

Craig Brown produced a stunning comeback to win a Moldovan National Ranking event after a dramatic final-frame decider in Chișinău.

Rose, who is on holiday on the Island with her owners, has been missing for several days.

Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry Red Eagle marked her 30th birthday by welcoming a Very Important Bird on board – Kailani, an 11-year-old bald eagle.

Newport struck twice in the first half to end Cowes Sports’ 3-year dominance in the competition with a 3–1 Gold Cup triumph on Friday evening (1st May).

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is celebrating a major milestone in 2026 as it marks 50 years of caring for animals - and is now calling on the Isle of Wight community to help tell its story.

Rudd, who entered guilty pleas to all 21 charges put to him, used Lego to sexually assault his young victim.

One winner set to bag the keys to both a 2018 VW Golf R and a 2018 Mercedes A-Class, alongside a £12,000 tax-free cash prize!

“Local people need to be sure that their concerns are being listened to, and acted upon"...