COASTGUARD rescue services have been called out to hunt for a boat which is understood to have been involved in a collision. Solent Coastguard received multiple 999 calls just before 9.20pm this evening (Saturday), to report a small, motorised
10:26am BREAKING: Police are investigating an incident involving a speedboat in Cowes last night (Saturday) which may
THE fate of East Cowes Vics in the promotion hunt may no longer be in their hands, but they are battling hard to make sure they do their part in the shake-up with another victory. ROMSEY TOWN 0, EAST COWES VICS 2 Going into this Wessex League
The Isle of Wight's sustainable fashion degree students are opening a concept store to sell garments they have created. A shop will open, initially for one day only, on the first floor of the former Wadhams and TopShop store in the heart of Newport
The owners of Norris Castle in East Cowes say concerns over the plans, dubbed a ‘millionaire’s playground’ by one town councillor, could have been addressed if they had been given more time. However, those opposed to the complex scheme for the
An Isle of Wight man who drove while almost five times the specified drug limit has been banned from the roads. At the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on April 18, Ryan Lacey, of Ashey Road, Ryde, pleaded guilty to drug driving on Yaverland Road
With a whole host of independent retailers, restaurants and, of course, idyllic beaches, there is plenty to shout about when it comes to Ryde on the Isle of Wight. A gateway to the Island, the esplanade is one of the first things most visitors
POLICE are investigating a possible 'dangerous' dog incident after a woman reported she was bitten by one in an Isle of Wight town. An incident in Ryde was reported to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on Thursday (April 18). "We
POLICE were called out to a 'domestic' incident in an Isle of Wight town. Two police patrol cars attended Albert Street in Ventnor at 10.15am today (Saturday). "Nobody has been injured and no arrests have been made at the current time," a
A WOMAN involved in a two-car crash at an Isle of Wight village, in which injuries were caused, has been charged with drink driving. Emergency services were called to a collision on the A3054 in Shalfleet, near the New Inn traffic lights, at 5.55pm
AN ALL-female crew skippered by a British sailor has set off from the Isle of Wight this morning (Saturday) to receive a heroes' welcome in Southampton having successfully completed the inaugural round the world Ocean Globe Race. There was a great
POLICE have arrested four men suspected of rogue trading in an Isle of Wight town. The men were detained by officers of the West Wight Neighbourhood Team and District Policing Team in East Cowes yesterday (Friday). It is alleged the men were
Wootton Bridge Community Centre is to host The Hardy Plant Society's annual sale, this weekend. Organisers promise 'lovely plants at reasonable prices' at the event at the Brannon Way building. It will take place between 2pm and 3.30pm on Saturday
WHEN you are out and about around the Isle of Wight this coming week, be sure to know which roadworks to avoid. NEWPORT: Betty Haunt Lane will be shut during bridge inspection works, between its junctions with Forest Road and Newport Footpath 148
Name and address withheld: As a parent I really want to raise awareness about some of the negative impact this new wave of AI apps is having in our schools. ChatGPT was mostly fine, it seemed to impact homework a bit but teachers started using
The inaugural Roy Groves No Nonsense Memorial Trial at Bembridge Down honoured the late stalwart of the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club (IOWMCC) for over 65 years. Roy Groves, with his no-nonsense attitude, held almost every possible office, from
A WELL known family-run business on the Isle of Wight — KD and LK Goodall Roofing —is celebrating its 40th year of trading. Established by Kevin Goodall in 1984 and now run by his company director son Luke, Goodall Roofing specialises in commercial
E-scooters and e-bikes look set to be available on the Isle of Wight until at least 2026, but a new contract to run them is now being sought, which will cover the whole of the Solent region. The current contract - a trial period which has subsequently
The roads of Sandown are set to become a motor racing track this weekend (April 20 and 21), as Sandown Sprint arrives in town and 100 cars prepare to compete. There are several road closures to be aware of. Traffic will not be permitted for
Dozens of motorbikes turned out for the Isle of Wight's annual classic bike show on Sunday, April 14. This year, the event was held at the Island Riding Centre, on the outskirts of Newport. Organised by the Isle of Wight section of the Vintage
HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing April 8, 2024. David Graham, 57, of Queens Court, East Cowes. Drug driving. Costs £85, surcharge £48, fine £120, 12-month driving
An annual charity walk in aid of Retina UK returns to the Isle of Wight later this month, for its sixth year. Raising money for those affected by sight loss and blindness, Hope for Seaview is an annual five-mile walk organised by IW group volunteers
Here are the Isle of Wight and Wessex League football fixtures for this weekend and next week: Saturday, April 20 Wessex League Premier Division: Petersfield Town v Cowes Sports Division 1: Newport v Downton; Romsey Town v East Cowes
Two independent Isle of Wight record shops are opening their doors early today (Saturday), as part of the seventeenth annual Record Store Day, celebrating all physical forms of music with exclusive releases. In Ventnor, Ventnor Exchange on Church
THE countdown is on with less than a month to go until the start of the popular Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival in its 25th year. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to explore the UK’s largest Island — one of only seven UNESCO biosphere
THIS year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch survey has recorded a decrease in the most common birds seen on the Island — significantly in some cases. The study has seen the blue tit top the charts as the most common bird seen on the Island, despite a
