An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a collision involving a car in Ventnor High Street, which was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

From the £1 sale of Sandown's seafront toilet block to a new Cowes wedding venue licence and the latest on Ventnor Winter Gardens, here's a round-up of some of the Isle of Wight Council's biggest decisions this month.

Island residents are being urged to look out for vulnerable neighbours and stay safe around open water as the heatwave continues and health services remain under pressure.

Television writers like to think they're in control. They create the heroes, map out the storylines, and carefully decide who the audience is supposed to love. But every now and then, a character comes along who completely hijacks the show. Sometimes they were only meant to be a supporting player. Sometimes they were introduced as comic relief. Occasionally they weren't even supposed to stick around. Then the fans got involved. Here are five TV characters who became so popula

Some beach destinations become famous for a reason. Others quietly get on with being beautiful while the crowds head elsewhere. These are the places that make you wonder why nobody told you about them sooner—charming coastal towns with crystal-clear water, fantastic food, and enough character to keep you lingering long after you've left the beach. If you're searching for a seaside escape with a little more soul and a little less hype, these five European beach towns deserve y

More than 50 events have been confirmed for the inaugural Wight Games Festival.

Rats, smashed windows and slashed tyres — a Ryde councillor says abandoned vehicles are causing "absolute misery" for residents and is demanding action.

Firefighters are tackling a major blaze after a fire spread through a row of terraced houses in Cowes overnight.