A local patriotic group has released a statement defending its decision to install a line of giant Union Flags along York Avenue in East Cowes, following criticism over the display.

Travel chaos has gripped East Cowes after a lorry crash on the vehicle deck of a Red Funnel ferry forced the company to cancel sailings until further notice.

Two Men Charged After Closure Order Breached in Newport.

A Newport man has been charged in connection with a series of thefts from shops in the town earlier this month.

Listing the Boating Lake as an ACV would mean that if the privately owned site is ever put up for sale, the community would have the opportunity to bid for it.

Islanders will get the chance to grill both the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and the new Chief Constable Alexis Boon in a live online Q&A next week.

Vectis Radio is celebrating after being shortlisted for four categories at this year’s Community Radio Awards.

Island Roads has confirmed that Newport Road in Ventnor, including the stretch known locally as The Graben, will close next month for essential improvement works.

The role also comes with the power to levy a new “mayoral precept” on council tax bills.

Four unique, artist-decorated toilets, part of the bowel cancer awareness campaign “Your Loo Could Save You”, are going up for auction to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice.

A piece of Isle of Wight railway history has officially been given the recognition it deserves.

Hunnyhill Primary School in Newport is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted inspectors — a significant turnaround from its previous “requires improvement” grade.

A new housing estate of up to 38 homes could be built on the outskirts of Rookley.

Here are some Isle of Wight events to look out for during the final days of September!

Islanders are being urged to take a fresh look at their recycling habits this week as the Isle of Wight Council throws its support behind National Recycle Week.

Police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary at T.M. Barber Jewellers on Newport High Street earlier this month.

Police have confirmed they are investigating after two people were assaulted at a property on Landguard Road, Shanklin.

Police have launched an arson investigation following a fire at a derelict hotel in Sandown.

Blackgang Chine is celebrating after scooping three honours at this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, which recognise excellence across the visitor attractions industry.

A famous replica of one of history’s most significant ships will be docking at Yarmouth Pier this week as part of its European tour.