AN INVESTIGATION into an alleged sexual assault has concluded without any evidence the offence happened, police have said. Cordons were put in place in the Vereker Drive area of East Cowes on Monday after the alleged offence was reported. However
THE coastal footpath at Totland Bay has been closed today (Wednesday, May 25) due to a void opening up in the surface of the seawall. See map below The footpath has been closed between The Waterfront Bar and Restaurant and Widdick Chine (south
NEW data has revealed YouTube's most popular and highest-earning home renovation and improvement accounts, with a former Islander coming in at tenth. Research conducted by Shed Plans assessed YouTube’s most popular home renovation and improvement
In his book about animal behaviour, King Soloman’s Ring, Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz observed that when going about its business a shrew will take the most direct route. Once the creature is “well settled in its path-habits, it is as strictly
MAGISTRATES described as a "nasty offence" the case of a man who beat up his girlfriend in the middle of Newport. Harry Gaskin, 21, admitted assault by beating when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday. Liz Miller,
The Isle of Wight Council is explaining more about changes to the way the Island's most vulnerable residents will be supported with the cost of food and rising living expenses. Free meal vouchers have stopped - just days before most children start
BEMBRIDGE RNLI is involved in a search and rescue response with mainland lifeboats and rescue helicopter this afternoon (Wednesday). HM Coastguard is currently co-ordinating a search and rescue response following a VHF radio 'Pan-Pan' called in
Junior rugby on the Isle of Wight has been thrown into turmoil with the announcement that Ventnor RFC are moving away from Vectis RFC that has served the Island's senior clubs for the past 20 years. Only days after Ventnor hosted the highly successful
A PHOTOGRAPHER has been spared a driving ban as it would impact on his ability to work. Christopher Jelf, 47, of High Street, Seaview, admitted driving without insurance on the A14 in Suffolk, on August 1, 2021. He also admitted exceeding the
Sue Gray's report into the partygate scandal during lockdown has been published on the Government website. In her report, Ms Gray said “many will be dismayed that behaviour of this kind took place on this scale at the heart of Government” and “
Ryde Pier is likely to be without an Island Line train service for 'at least' three months, operator South Western Railway (SWR) has revealed, starting in the autumn. Maintenance work is due to get underway on the Victorian structure, used by Wightlink's
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed that Island Line services have been cancelled this afternoon (Wednesday, May 25). The reason for the cancellations is due to a 'shortage of train crew', says SWR. The following services have been cancelled
The granddaughter of Second World War forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn alongside a D-Day veteran cut the ribbon to open a new facility for veterans in Ryde. The Veterans’ Lounge in Ryde opened its doors in December last year — the first centre
THE Cowes Floating Bridge will be suspended for 18 hours across tomorrow (Thursday, May 26) and the weekend. The Isle of Wight Council has announced the Floating Bridge will be out of service from 8am to 2pm tomorrow, Saturday (May 28) and Sunday
Beaverbrooks has a selection of designer watches, cufflinks and jewellery gifts perfect for treating your Dad to this Father's Day. The day devoted to celebrating the paternal figure in your life and everything he does falls on Sunday, June 16
M&S has transformed two iconic cocktails into delicious frozen treats just in time for summer. The major supermarket has launched a Gin & Tonic and Passion Star Martini and we cannot wait to swap out our cans for the next hottest thing to
Strikes are expected to disrupt railway travel, even though workers on the Isle of Wight's Island Line rejected all forms of action, in an RMT ballot. According to PA News Agency, railway workers across the country have overwhelmingly supported
Free school meals vouchers, crucial for Isle of Wight families struggling with food bills during school holidays, will not be handed out over May half term, the Isle of Wight County Press has been told. We have asked the Isle of Wight Council for
We will find out today (Wednesday) if the Isle of Wight-supported bid to make Southampton the UK City of Culture in 2025 has won. In March, it made it through to the final four, along with Bradford, County Durham, and Wrexham County Borough.
ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE CUP FINAL SHANKLIN 1, WHITECROFT AND BARTON SPORTS 0 SHANKLIN finally achieved what they have been threatening to do for two or three seasons and get the silverware
West Wight Men In Sheds wants to raise £3,500 to fund its plan to buy an old shipping container, before transforming it into a machine shop. The Totland Bay charity, which runs a workshop and meeting place, tackles loneliness and isolation.
PRINCE Edward, the Earl of Wessex, tried his hand at makig Jubilee bunting on his visit to the Isle of Wight. The Earl and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, spent yesterday on the Island, visiting several organisations. It was part of the Queen's
A RYDE man who smashed a car, hid from police under some clothes, spat at a police officer, and told other officers he hoped their children would get raped, has been jailed. Andrew Hill, of Slade Road, appeared before a judge at the Isle of Wight
AN ISLE of Wight business has been named as part of the 100 winners in the VisitEngland Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) 2022. The ROSE Awards recognise the accommodation providers across England who provide visitors with the warmest welcomes
I wholeheartedly endorse Dennis H. Murphie's praise of the staff at St. Mary's Hospital in Newport (CP, 29-04-22). I have been on kidney dialysis since the start of the year, and think that the renal ward staff are marvellous. It's not exactly
IT WAS a wonderful extravaganza at Freshwater Memorial Hall — the 100th production for Curtain Up Amateur Dramatic Group, and celebrating 70 years of our Queen being on the throne. And what entertainment! Those were the days... Singing songs from
Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island can now bid for grant funding of up to £30,000. Island groups can apply to the Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service
A MAN has been fined over the attempted use of a counterfeit security licence at the Isle of Wight Festival. Ratu Epeli Nagundanvouivuda Baleidraulu, 38, of Coxhill Way, Aylesbury, admitted two charges at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court. The
