Isle of Wight News

An investigation is underway following a fire at house in Brighstone yesterday.

Donna Jones has been re-elected as the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

A dedicated space for Island services to work together to provide essential support to Islanders living with dementia is set to open in Cowes next week.

Seasafe, Rouse, Smokin Jacks and Impulse Consulting have all gone one step further with their support for the Island's Armed Forces community, by sponsoring some of the attractions at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day.

The Wight Proms Festival has announced its 2024 line-up.

An Isle of Wight store has teamed up with leading suppliers to tackle hygiene poverty.

Two Isle of Wight businesses have received prestigious awards.

Sandown Carnival, in existence since 1889, has launched its latest carnival season.

Following an Ofsted inspection in March, Dover Park Primary School is delighted to have received an extremely positive report.

Cowes RNLI played host to a spectacular 999 Day on Cowes Parade on Saturday (5) to mark the RNLI's 200th anniversary.

The Isle of Wight Council has decided to change the way it makes decisions by moving to a committee style of governance system.

The road surface in Church Litten, Newport, is to be improved over nine days of work starting on Tuesday (May 7).

The Isle of Wight has performed well in a new league table of clean beaches, with all of its beaches rated either 'excellent' (three stars) or 'good' (two stars) for water cleanliness in summer.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after caught in an act of onanism near to a park in Newport.

Island residents are being reminded that rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the May Day (6 May) bank holiday.

A member of the IW Ambulance Service has been awarded the prestigious King’s Ambulance Medal (KAM) at a recent ceremony in London.

Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the rescue of a man whose plan for a short sea trip suddenly ended when his RIB took on water as a result of engine trouble last night (Thursday).

Island Roads is preparing to deliver an intensive programme of highway improvement works at a number of sites across the Isle of Wight during May.

Three men have been arrested Following the suspected attempted abduction of two six year-old girls in Newport.

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, based in Sandown is embarking on another ambitious animal rescue, this time of two European Brown Bears, Benji and Balu, from Azerbaijan.

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival celebrates 25 years this year with the launch of the Spring Walking Festival on Saturday May 11.

Do you have an idea or vision for a new group, club or activity that helps to support families locally but need support to get this up and running?

A Newport business has officially closed its doors this week.

Isle of Wight libraries celebrated World Book Night with events taking place at Ryde and Sandown libraries.

Hovertravel has awarded First Bus the contract to operate its Hoverbus service, which connects the hovercraft for crossings to and from the Isle of Wight.

Chief Scout, Islander and national icon, Bear Grylls, has honoured Ginny Treadgold, from Chillerton at a special event at Windsor Castle.

Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this May, as part of a good causes initiative.

 On 15 April, a 16-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences.

Waterside Community Trust has secured £254,000 in Government funding to fully refurbish the changing rooms at the centre, as well as replacing the roof above the changing rooms.

A number of flood warning have been rescinded across the Island this morning, with water levels reducing.

An event has been held to commemorate those affected by and caring for people with dementia.

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MP Bob Seely has been looking for ways to fund improvements to the A3055 which runs from Ryde, via Ventnor and the Undercliff, along to Freshwater, and encompasses Leeson Road, the Undercliff and the Military Road.

Island households will be receiving their new annual waste and recycling guide in the post soon.

The winner of this year's Wight Noize competition has been announced.

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit to celebrate the re-opening of Newport Minster after a major refurbishment.

The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the national ‘No Mow May’ campaign at several of its sites.

The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.

Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards will return later this year - and it's time to get your votes in.

Wessex Cancer Support has expanded its services so anyone can access cancer support online.

An array of specialist hi-tech equipment that will monitor any ongoing movement in and around Leeson Road in Ventnor has now been installed.

A West Wight road runner is celebrating - and recovering - following a brilliant performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (21) and appearance on BBC One's flagship show the following day.

The Sun Inn in Hulverstone can now be listed as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ thanks to a campaign to secure the building's future.

A Royal Navy Bomb Disposal team joined police on the Isle of Wight this morning after reports of a potential unexploded ordnance in Seaview.

Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCats between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May 2024.

Householders are being urged to keep #OurStreetsNeat and #BringYourBinIn as part of a campaign to clean up the Island.

A bus crash has seen two passengers injured and the junction between George Street and Cross Street in Ryde blocked.

A land, sea and air search was triggered late last (Saturday) night by several reports that a small boat had collided with the East Cowes breakwater.

Four rogue traders have been arrested following a series of aggressive and fraudulent interactions on the Isle of Wight.

The Ward family have a massive personal mountain to climb – Jess and Dan’s son, Teddy, aged just 22 months, has been diagnosed with the life-limiting condition called mitochondrial disease.

Policing teams across the Isle of Wight have joined together as part of a high visibility proactive effort to tackle Island criminality.

APRIL marks the beginning of an ambitious artistic endeavour as muralist Alice Malia, along with a team of eight talented local artists, starts the creation of a large-scale mural on the Columbine Building in East Cowes. 

A TRIO of new acts have been announced for the Isle of Wight Festival Big Top this summer.

More than 750 Stonegate pubs — including 20 on the Isle of Wight — are in serious danger of having pulled their last pint, the GMB Union has warned.

A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a kind-hearted charity organiser after she was diagnosed with incurable cancer.

The White-tailed Eagle project has recorded a novel feat this week, with one of the birds soaring to France!

Police are investigating the theft of bottles of spirits from Waitrose in East Cowes on Friday 12 April, and would like to speak to a man as part of enquiries.

Ryde Town Council is stepping up efforts to combat the growing issue of dog fouling within our community.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened a new intensive care unit that will provide critically unwell patients with improved technology and an enhanced environment to support their recovery and rehabilitation.

The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places has been announced today (Tuesday 16 April), with 99.4 per cent of Island parents gaining a school of their choice.

People who have registered for postal votes will see their ballots for the forthcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election arrive in their letterbox over the next few days.

A tribute has been issued by after a man and his dog died following a collision on the Isle of Wight.

A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced for planning a terrorist attack and other offences.

An Isle of Wight spirit company has received a prestigious national accolade.

Police have confirmed that bones found on an Isle of Wight beach are not human remains - despite earlier local media headlines to the contrary.

Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter discovered a body this morning (Friday).

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well, technically both.

Wight Knuckle Brewery is proud to announce its latest triumph at the prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards.

A man has been charged following a collision in Newport.

Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision in Newport.

Adults on the Isle of Wight looking to improve their healthy lifestyle and become more active will be able to access a free 12-week swimming programme from next month.

Police are appealing for help to find missing Isle of Wight man Alan Souter.

Police officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight seized more than 2,500 uninsured vehicles last year, as part of the force’s commitment to make our roads safer.

A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital this afternoon (Tuesday) following a collision with a car.

A 73 year-old man was left in the hands of the ambulance service after being rescued from the rocks in Freshwater yesterday (Monday).

Police have released CCTV footage and are appealing for information following an incident in Ryde.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the Isle of Wight.

Islanders are being urged to report sightings of an unwelcome invader to the appropriate authorities.

A series of new scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight.

The latest sports craze, Padel, could soon be coming to the Isle of Wight in a major investment for an Island tennis club.

Island line rail services will not run during planned industrial action this month, South Western Railway has confirmed today (Wednesday).

Concern that a yacht could be in trouble led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat carrying out a painstaking search of Newtown Creek late last (Tuesday) night.

An Isle of Wight alpaca received a national award at the British Alpaca Society show in Telford last month.

From snakes, swans, and horses to bottle nosed whales, dolphins and badgers, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service (HIWFRS) is marking 20 years of helping animals who find themselves in tricky situations.

Following an emotive pitch by Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day organiser, Ian Dore, Ryde Town Council voted in favour of funding a Red Arrows display over Ryde.

Applications for this year’s Isle Of Wight Book Awards are now open.

Two High Street shops in Ryde are set to close their doors permanently this week.

People are being urged to take extra care when enjoying our coastline following two separate mud rescue incidents on Sunday (24 March).

Public swimming pools on the Isle of Wight are set to receive a welcome funding boost.

Incidents continue to be reporting regarding devastation caused by loose dogs attacking sheep in the local countryside.

Island Roads has taken steps to understand the needs of those living with dementia and to learn how best to communicate with those within the community who live with the condition.

Two Isle of Wight NHS Trust projects that use digital technology to enhance mental health services have advanced to the finals of a prestigious national awards ceremony.

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An evening of glitz, glamour and glory unfolded at The Phoenix Centre at Gurnard Pines late last week, with Island businesses receiving a well earned spotlight during the Best of Business Awards — sponsored by Red Squirrel.

More exciting acts have been announced for this summer's Isle of Wight Festival.

A man in his 50s has been arrested following a suspected knife attack in Brighstone yesterday (Sunday).

Two popular Island libraries are set to receive a £150,000 funding boost.

The Isle of Wight Fire Service has reported multiple cases of people being stuck in mud over the past week.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened its new children’s emergency department to the public.

Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Council have been successful in their bid for funding that will see a new fleet of 22 zero emission buses arrive on the island. 

Young people from across the Island came together in a special Youth Voice event on Saturday 16 March.

Last night’s (Thursday) Isle of Wight Council meeting ended with shouting and calls that an ‘undemocratic vote’ was taking place — after a meeting went on past 9pm.

The heroic achievement of three Island friends who completed a transatlantic row to raise awareness of ocean pollution has been recognised by the Isle of Wight Council.

An afternoon of activities are being planned to celebrate the opening of Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk (The Cascade) on Good Friday.

An Isle of Wight teenager will face a Magistrates Court hearing after he was found carrying a knife during a disturbance in Newport.

More than £1.6 million will be invested into providing new electric vehicle charge points across the Island.

An early hours fire at a Shanklin motorhome resulted in an emergency services call-out today (Tuesday).

The winners for the 2023 Isle of Wight Green Impact Awards have been announced.

Trading Standards is reporting a mix of old and new scams for Islanders to be aware of this week.

Isle of Wight school term time dates for the year starting, September 2025 have been given the thumbs up.

Fifteen County Lines drug-dealing networks — including Isle of Wight based ones — were dismantled and 64 arrests were made during an intensification week focused on tackling drug related harm and violence in our communities.

Work to improve one of the main routes into Bembridge is to begin next week – but residents are reminded that the village remains open for business throughout the project.

A ground-breaking new way for victims of crime to speak directly to the police officer handling their case has been successfully launched across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the decision to permanently move a  GP surgery out of Wootton as essentially a closure.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary hearing has been scheduled next week for a police officer alleged to have had an intimate relationship with a vulnerable man.

‘Phenomenal’ was just one of the headlines for last year's Armed Forces Day as it attracted more than 3,500 visitors.

As Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) programme draws to a close, two Celebration Events in Newport and Ryde will take place to reflect everything that has been achieved and highlight the plans still to be delivered in the towns.

A man has been jailed for stealing a cash-filled safe during a burglary in Newport.

Have you seen missing Charlene Worthington?

To mark the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day tomorrow (Wednesday), communities across the Island are being encouraged to help those on their quitting journey.

Coeliac UK has raised major concerns about decision by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) to withdraw gluten free prescriptions.

The Isle of Wight could be named the UK’s best destination for group travel for an incredible second year in a row, after claiming the accolade in 2023.

Cowes RNLI lifeboat took part in an extensive operation yesterday (Sunday) evening to locate a lone yachtsman for whom there were serious concerns about his well-being.

A film sharing the stories of people supported by local charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight has been shortlisted to win two prestigious awards.

Parents receiving essential support at St Mary's Hospital are benefiting from packs of premature baby clothes this winter.

A total of 200 children from Ryde School and Bembridge Primary School were on hand to celebrate the RNLI's 200th birthday at Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station this afternoon (Monday).

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Red Funnel has announced that it will reinstate night-time crossings which were previously removed to accommodate works taking place at its East Cowes Ferry Terminal and ensure the safety of underwater dive teams.

A man who burgled two neighbouring properties in Cowes has been jailed.

Walkers have been warned to avoid an area of promenade near Totland following a large cliff fall.

Island Line services will be replaced by buses between Friday 8 and Tuesday 12 March for a package of maintenance and improvements.

This evening (Thursday) will see the final episode of this season's Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South Summer air on Channel 5.

Ventnor Town Council agreed to increase its precept council tax by 9 per cent for the next financial year, at its budget meeting last night (Tuesday).

Former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, visited Ryde last week.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which occurred at Central Stores in Well Road, East Cowes on Wednesday 14 February.

A Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Island today (Friday).

Wightlink is welcoming several new teams and groups to its 2024 sponsorship scheme, now in its 37th year.

Four Isle of Wight NHS Trust Community Nurses have been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse by The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI).

The Isle of Wight crematorium has recently undergone refurbishment, resulting in a more accessible and comfortable space for the community.

The stroke unit at St Mary’s Hospital were delighted to receive a generous cheque after a successful Christmas raffle.

The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shared photos from a recent civic visit to Coburg, continuing the 40th anniversary celebrations of friendship between the two locations.

A man who fractured another man’s eye socket during a serious assault in Sandown has been jailed.

Police have issued advice following recent rural battery thefts on the Isle of Wight.

A Newport pub has been named the Island's best of 2023.

Yarmouth Castle is one of a myriad of English Heritage sites to have enjoyed record breaking numbers of visitors in 2023.

MP Bob Seely has welcomed confirmation that the Isle of Wight Council will receive an additional £4 million in recognition of the ‘unique circumstances facing the council and its physical separation from the mainland’.

Hot on the heels of the recently relaunched 'duty officer walk-in service', a new Planning Agents and Architects Forum is set to hold its first meeting next week.

Owners of second homes and empty properties on the Isle of Wight could be charged more in council tax to help free up housing for local people.

Sandown's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has unveiled its new Crayfish Conservation Centre, which will house the first ex-situ population of native, White-clawed Crayfish on the Isle of Wight.

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) has announced entries are now open for the 2024 edition of Britain’s Favourite Yacht Race, the Round the Island Race, which is being held on Saturday June 15.

Following its sell-out success last year, Fairlee Fireworks will be back for 2023.

The Island's young heroes have been crowned at Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards 2023.

Islanders will have the chance to soar through the skies as part of the Isle of Wight’s very first wing-walking event next March. 

This month’s Emerging Artist is a 20-year-old wunderkind who has made an increasing impact on the local scene over the course of 2023.

This month’s Emerging Artist is an indie-rock band which has already received recognition from BBC Introducing.

Isle of Wight Radio's Emerging Artist of the Month for May will be a name familiar to thousands of people across the UK.

East Cowes Town Council and Red Funnel have opened a new Community Orchard to Isle of Wight residents, after coming together to create a safe and relaxing space for members of the local community.

As The Apollo Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back at the history of this iconic building in Newport, dedicated to the art of performance.

Strictly Ballroom The Musical burst on to stage at Kings Theatre this week, in an explosion of glitz, glamour, drama and dance — under the iconic glitter ball.

As Cowes Week gets underway, here's a taster of what to expect over the coming week.

The second heat of The Island Has Talent is being held on Ryde Seafront today (Saturday).

Isle of Wight firefighters will begin an epic charity challenge on Friday (22) after a popular member of their ranks recovered from cancer.

The Isle of Wight's Rhythmtree Festival is back at a new location from today (Friday).

A new festive fundraiser is coming to the Isle of Wight for Mountbatten.

After almost 40 years at the helm, the owners of the popular Freshwater Pet Store are bidding an emotional fur-well.

Following the success of their first Isle of Wight show earlier this year, My Darling Clementine is coming back to the Island by popular demand.

"Things are better, but a lot more still needs to be done" to take potentially malignant moles seriously, according to an Isle of Wight mother, who lost her daughter to skin cancer in 2020.

Portsmouth Victorious Festival - which attracts hundreds of Islanders each year - has announced its first wave of acts for 2023.

The Isle of Wight's famous Billingham Manor is up for sale for £3.95 million.

A man from Ryde is lacing up his walking boots yet again, to raise money for Mountbatten in memory of his mum.

The winners of the inaugural Isle of Wight Book Awards were revealed at a charity lunch in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday).

An Isle of Wight man, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, is taking on a 100 mile walk this month, to raise money for the hospital which gave him a new pair of lungs.

The owners of a holiday cottage in Bonchurch believe they’ve uncovered the inspiration behind the infamous Charles Dickens character, Miss Havisham.

Just under 20 per cent of Isle of Wight school children have missed out on their first choice secondary school, with five per cent not getting any of their preferred picks.

Our annual celebration of Island talent sees Isle of Wight Radio's Dom Kureen look at 23 of the brightest local sparks and what we can look forward to from them this year.

David Bowie and Freddie Mercury's costume designer is backing an ambitious project to bring live music back to the seaside on the Isle of Wight.

A night of live music at Shanklin Theatre tonight (Sunday) will pay homage to legendary Isle of Wight journalist and broadcaster, John Hannam.

Families with children due to start at primary school this September are being reminded to apply before the deadline on Saturday (January 15).

Our Emerging Artist of the Month for June will be making their Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage debut on Sunday (June 18) after winning this year's Wight Noize competition.

A weather warning for strong winds is in force on the Isle of Wight.

Santa Dash – Mountbatten’s annual festive family fun run – will return next month at a new venue.

The iconic Newport Fire Station tree has been spotted going up on the drill tower this week.

John Hannam recalls one cold January day, when he interviewed John 'Boycie' Challis — that notorious second-hand car dealer from Only Fools and Horses.

The founder of a charity which provides support to people with mental illness is taking on a 70-mile Isle of Wight coastal walk, to raise funds and awareness.

A freelance writer and journalist with Cerebral Palsy is bringing his podcast to the stage.

An emergency road closure has been put in place in Godshill.

A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.

This month's Emerging Artist arrived at Isle of Wight HQ adorned with a weighted backpack as part of her training for a European trek later this year.

The story of this month's emerging artist, Phoenix Lopes, is one of patience and overcoming lockdown stimulated disillusionment.

February's Emerging Artist of the Month hasn't followed trends conventional to Islanders in the music industry.

This month's emerging artist has been patient in building both her online and stage presence over the past couple of years.

Did you realise that Eminem was on the Isle of Wight Festival line-up last year?

The past 12 months has seen a conveyer belt of Isle of Wight creative talent propelled into mainstream consciousness.