An under-18s fundraising night in Newport has been cut short following reports of disorder, with a significant police presence in the town centre.

🎭🎶 A six-week celebration of Island creativity is just one month away — with theatre, music, food, carnival, craft and much more planned across the Isle of Wight.

A new cafe and beer bar could be coming to Ryde, with speciality coffee, homemade food and Belgian and German beers on the menu.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 39-year-old man was assaulted on Culver Parade in Sandown. A woman has been arrested and released on bail while enquiries continue.

Isle of Wight band The Optimists are releasing their new single First Time Again later this month – a track inspired by taking a chance on unexpected summer love.

Residents at Orchard House have met some special four-legged visitors – and the care home is now sponsoring a puppy being trained to become a therapy dog.

Island charities and community groups can meet potential funders and get advice on securing financial support at a Newport event next month.

Three men have raised more than £11,000 for Mountbatten after swimming, cycling and running 100 miles around the Isle of Wight.