Construction has started on the Isle of Wight's major 473-home West Acre Park development after the High Court rejected a second legal challenge to the scheme.

Pupils from Broadlea Primary School helped officially reopen Manor Road Play Park after playing a key role in its redesign.

Two former rugby teammates will take on a 100-mile endurance challenge across the Isle of Wight next month to raise thousands of pounds for Mountbatten.

Inspectors say HMP Isle of Wight has improved in some areas, but serious concerns remain over staffing, self-harm, prison conditions and violence.

Police closed off access to Players Beach in Binstead while dealing with an incident.

An East Cowes care home has been told it must improve after a CQC inspection identified concerns over governance and the consistency of care provided to some residents.

Ventnor Rugby Club has celebrated a season to remember, honouring its top performers after winning promotion and reaching the Community Cup semi-finals.

Three more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson as detectives continue investigating the fatal house fire in Cowes that claimed the life of a man in his 20s.