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An investigation into the death of child sex offender Michael Grimes at HMP Isle of Wight in 2022 has found there was a 3-minute delay between him being discovered unresponsive in his cell and the commencement of CPR. 74-year-old Grimes, ...

A 24-hour rowing challenge, in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, smashed a world record and pushed Islander Max Fallone to the edge of his endurance. From 22 to 23 August, 2025, Max clocked up an astounding 288,055 metres on ...

The Isle of Wight Ramblers have held a protest rally at the gates of Osborne House over English Heritage’s refusal to allow the King Charles III England Coast Path through the estate. Campaigners say just a 300m link is needed ...

The Isle of Wight Council is once again inviting islanders to have their say on how it should spend its money next year as the annual budget consultation launches today (Monday). The annual budget consultation is now live — seeking ...

Inquests have been opened into the deaths of 3 people who died when a helicopter crashed on the outskirts of Shanklin last month. On the morning of Monday 25th August, a Robinson R44 helicopter operating a flying lesson, came down ...

3 family size, 2-storey houses look set to be built on land to the south of Northwood, extending an existing development. Robert Russell has applied for planning permission to build 3 homes, classed as market housing, off Newport Road between ...

The fight against organised crime gangs is about to step up this National Rural Crime Action Week. National Rural Crime Action Week runs from 8th-12th September and highlights the importance of the police, local authorities and rural communities working in ...

Crew aboard the Wightlink vehicle ferry rescued a RIB with 2 passengers in the Solent yesterday evening (Sunday). It was at around 17:45 that the alarm was first raised following concerns for a RIB. Staff aboard Wightlink's flagship boat quickly ...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports overcame closest rivals West Wight at Camp Road to go top in Harwoods-Renault Division 1. Aidan Sainsbury opened the scoring for the away side in the 25th minute, with Fin Kalaker adding a second for WaB ...

Investigations are ongoing after 2 tractor drivers were arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Newport yesterday morning (Sunday). Police were called at 09:47 to concerns about the manner in which tractors were being driven on Stag Lane on the ...