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A sailor is tonight in A&E after suffering facial injuries when his vessel was struck by a rogue wave off the coast of the Isle of Wight - and he has heaped praise on the emergency services for their fast ...

A 57-year-old woman who threatened her own husband with a kitchen knife will learn her fate in December. Irene Lord, currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield, admitted a single count of threatening a person with an offensive weapon/bladed article/corrosive substance ...

FOUND - Thank you for sharing this appeal. Bernard has now been located. Police are appealing for the public's help in locating missing 77-year-old Bernard Tucker, who hasn't been seen since this morning (Tuesday). Bernard was last known to be ...

A lone sailor has been treated by paramedics after their vessel was hit by a rogue wave off The Needles earlier this afternoon (Tuesday). Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Yarmouth RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat at around 15:40 after a ...

Spice Lounge, which opened its doors on Ryde High Street just last month, has already achieved the highest possible 5-star food hygiene rating. The new Indian restaurant began welcoming diners on 15th September and has quickly earned praise for its ...

The sea level is likely to be 'about a metre higher' in around 80 years’ time, the Environment Agency (EA) has told the Isle of Wight Council. Flooding in Ryde in 2023 followed an 'exceptional rainfall event' but there will ...

A 57-year-old man has been arrested after a rock was used to smash a pharmacy window in Ryde yesterday evening (Monday). At around 18:48 yesterday (Monday) Police were called to reports of an alarm being activated at Boots Pharmacy, below ...

Parents across the South East are being urged to use half term as a chance to catch their child up on any missed flu vaccinations to ensure they are protected as winter and flu season begins to bite. Many school-aged ...

The Isle of Wight College has proudly announced that its on-site training restaurant has been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating following a recent inspection. The top rating - the highest possible - reflects the College’s and its catering team’s ...

Investigations are ongoing after a man sustained a serious cut to his hand at an address in Ryde yesterday morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 07:30 on Monday 27th October to Ryde Pier after a ...