Firefighters from Shanklin and Ryde were called to tackle a marsh fire behind Dinosaur Isle in Sandown this afternoon.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after another man suffered an ear injury during an altercation in Sandown.

Sandown is one step closer to making history after being shortlisted to become the UK's first-ever Town of Culture.

A 74-year-old man says he was choked and thrown to the ground after challenging a dog owner at Hope Beach, with police now appealing for witnesses.

A 75-year-old man from Brading has been charged with causing death by careless driving following the death of Sandown father-of-two Jason Nicholls after a collision on New Year's Eve 2024.

A woman and teenage boy arrested following the death of a man in Sandown have been released without charge after police concluded there were no suspicious circumstances.

Police remain at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Sandown as forensic teams continue their detailed examination and detectives pursue a murder investigation.

A planning application has been submitted to convert a former vegan deli in Sandown into a new pub.

Southern Water is determined to press ahead with its controversial Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project despite local concerns.

🦖 The Dinosauria theme park debate has erupted once again, with councillors clashing over whether the controversial £33million attraction should be revived in Sandown.

A familiar face on Sandown's streets has been honoured after 25 years of helping keep the town clean, tidy and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

📸 Historic photographs of Sandown dating back more than 100 years are set to be showcased in a new travelling exhibition after receiving heritage funding.

🎭 Historic pleasure piers at Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are set to be explored in a new heritage project after funding of £9,900 was awarded to Tide Nor Time Players CIC.

A car crashed into a bus stop on Sandown Road between Sandown and Shanklin on Sunday morning, causing significant damage and forcing the road to close.

Police have confirmed a man involved in Sunday's incident at a Sandown petrol station was detained under the Mental Health Act after armed officers brought the situation to a safe conclusion.

Armed police successfully brought a tense stand-off at a Sandown petrol station to a peaceful conclusion on Sunday evening.

A woman in her 20s has suffered a serious leg injury following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Sandown.

The Broadway in Sandown was closed for several hours after a motorcycle and car collided on Saturday night, leaving one rider requiring treatment from paramedics.

East Wight MP Joe Robertson has brought together local leaders and the Lloyds Bank Foundation to explore potential future funding opportunities aimed at addressing challenges facing Sandown.

Traffic misery in Sandown as multiple road closures trigger long delays, congestion and disruption across Newport Road, Broadway and surrounding routes today.