Isle of Wight News

EXCLUSIVE: Aspire Ryde had some unexpected visitors on Saturday evening (24), who tucked into snacks and slept on the sofas - before leaving an apology note.

Firefighters have been called to reports of a fire in the open in Lake this afternoon (Thursday).

What’s thought to be the Island’s only socially distanced pantomime is set to take to the stage at Shanklin Theatre this December.

TV legend, Bobby Ball, has died, after recently testing positive for coronavirus.

"We are not prepared to be ignored" — one town council is calling for more engagement and cooperation from the Isle of Wight Council as it says it lacks support.

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is attending an incident in Shanklin this morning (Thursday).

Firefighters have been called to a hotel in Shanklin Old Village.

"Ride these how you would a bike", says the CEO of e-Scooter company, Beryl, which is expected to be bringing its trendy two-wheeled vehicles to the Isle of Wight imminently.

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Emergency crews from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Ambulance Service are responding to a ‘HAZMAT’ incident on Stag Lane this evening (Wednesday).

Emergency crews are in attendance on Brading Down this evening (Wednesday).

Positive coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight have now surpassed 600.

Officers have been granted a further custody extension by Southampton Magistrates Court to question seven men as part of investigations into the maritime security incident on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday.

The Isle of Wight Hunt has been given a COVID grant of £10,000.

There are cancellations to Remembrance Services on the Isle of Wight this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat has issued a warning to those heading towards the Island's coast, as a large and powerful swell is appearing in some stretches due to the adverse weather.

What is thought to be the first play performed in front of a live audience on the Isle of Wight since lockdown is in rehearsal at Trinity Theatre, Cowes.

Hovertravel services have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

A two-vehicle crash is causing severe delays over The Downs this evening (Tuesday).

An internationally acclaimed artist on the Isle of Wight who’s ethos is to 'inspire others' wants Islanders to use the natural world as an excuse to get behind the canvas!

The Isle of Wight has recorded another three cases of coronavirus.

Officers have been given more time to question seven men arrested in connection with Sunday's "suspected hijacking" off the Isle of Wight.

There is doubt over whether the cash-strapped Isle of Wight Council will back Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign, despite assurances from the council leader.

A young swan has received a clean bill of health after crashing into an Isle of Wight vet’s house during a storm.

The Isle of Wight’s white-tailed eagles are set to appear on BBC’s Autumnwatch this week.

A poignant video message from an eight-year-old boy who one day wants to take on threatened Westridge Farm is the focal point of a petition to save it.

A farmer on the Isle of Wight has won at this year’s British Farming Awards.

An emergency road closure has been put in place at Whiteley Bank, near Godshill.

A local health champion on the Isle of Wight has been nominated for a national award.

Proposals for the new Yarmouth Primary School — in Freshwater — have moved closer as council officers give the site the go-ahead.

An additional nine cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

A system failure in Portsmouth has led to delays on Wightlink this afternoon (Monday).

A Freshwater man has admitted raping a three-year-old girl at Fort Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth.

Seven men - detained following yesterday's (Sunday's) "suspected hijacking off the Isle of Wight - have been arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force.

Nearly £5,000 has been raised by an Isle of Wight community group, as several Island businesses rally behind an initiative to feed local children.

BREAKING: The owners of a tanker involved in a major incident off the Isle of Wight have issued a statement, praising the actions of emergency and military personnel.

An oil tanker has docked in Southampton hours after special forces raided the vessel and rescued the crew from a suspected hijacking off the Isle of Wight.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING: Isle of Wight Radio understands that seven suspects have been detained on board the Nave Andromeda.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING: A major incident is underway in the sea off Isle of Wight this afternoon (Sunday), with reports of an attempted hijacking of a ship.

Crews from Island Roads and Crown Park are in attendance at St Mary's junction this morning (Sunday), after heavy winds and rain overnight caused the traffic lights to fail.

An Isle of Wight Council road safety scheme to provide better visibility at a busy Bembridge junction has been completed by Island Roads.

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has won an award for the ‘Best COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Solution’ at the 2020 Health Tech Digital Awards.

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance in Newport this evening (Saturday).

With flames that could be seen from the mainland at Portsdown Hill, and smoke that was visible for much further, the memory of the Pacific Glory disaster will live on in the minds of many Islanders - even fifty years later.

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has partnered up with the Solent NHS Trust in an attempt to improve community health services on the Island.

Islanders are being reminded that the clocks are going back in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Island Roads will prepare its winter maintenance fleet for cold weather with a series of activities this weekend.

Six more cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

A staff member at HMP Isle of Wight has tested positive for Covid-19.

There are more than 7,000 children living in poverty on the Isle of Wight - one of the highest rates in South East England.

An Isle of Wight community group is rallying behind footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign for free school meals.

The Isle of Wight has turned pink today (Friday) in aid of local breast cancer charities.

Customers travelling on Wightlink's Fishbourne to Portsmouth route are being told to expect delays of up to an hour today (Friday).

Police have intercepted a 'suspect package' on the Isle of Wight believed to be containing a quantity of Class A and B drugs.

A further eight cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

Have you received a suspicious email or an odd phone call on the Isle of Wight recently?

The Isle of Wight Council has received an additional £1.1 million in funding to help it tackle the effects of coronavirus.

The new TV show called 'The Chop' - where an Isle of Wight woman featured in one episode - has been axed.

Sports groups who use the all-weather astroturf pitch in Sandown have been left confused and frustrated with its closure - seven months since play was first stopped.

The Isle of Wight's MP has defended his decision to vote against plans to extend free school meals for children, saying "there is already substantial additional support" available.

Works at St Mary's Junction in Newport at set to be completed by the end of November - according to the Isle of Wight Council.

The Isle of Wight's MP is one of 322 who have voted against plans to extend free school meals for children.

A male has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after trying to hide from police in Newport.

Year 8 pupils at Ryde School have been told to stay home after a student in the year group tested positive for coronavirus.

Sandown and Shanklin Rugby Club has announced a new partnership with the Island's broadband provider, WightFibre.

Controversial plans to implement all-year-round parking charges on some of the Isle of Wight's esplanades are due to be discussed by the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet.

If you're an Islander experiencing a mental health crisis you should either call 111 or go online.

People on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to support this year's Wear it Pink Day.

The Isle of Wight has recorded a further two cases of coronavirus.

There is a heavy police presence at Bembridge Airport this afternoon (Wednesday).

A driver has been arrested following a crash in Cowes this morning (Wednesday).

Firefighters from Ryde and Ventnor fire stations have been called to Lake this morning (Wednesday).

A teenage girl has been injured and a man stabbed in an incident on Ryde Esplanade.

Lack of investment in fire stations on the Isle of Wight has meant the buildings are considerably below the standards of those in Hampshire.

There are delays heading into Newport this morning (Wednesday).

E-Scooters could come to the Isle of Wight next month (November).

A mysterious - and very loud - rumbling noise had residents from across the Isle of Wight peering out of their curtains and turning their heads to the skies last night (Tuesday).

The Isle of Wight Council says it is “not recommending” trick or treating this Halloween.

A further five cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

Another GP surgery on the Isle of Wight is set to close — as doctors propose to turn it into a house.

A "highly combustible and potentially explosive" device found in Freshwater has been disposed of.

Plans to turn a Ryde Esplanade favourite into a pool hall are one step closer.

Guy Ramsden, from Manchester, has been reported missing after travelling to the Isle of Wight on a coach trip.

Heavy rain is expected to hit the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Wednesday).

Another coronavirus-related death has been recorded in an Isle of Wight care home.

A cordon is in place around the Co-op at Afton Road, Freshwater.

An interactive map shows where cases of coronavirus have been reported on the Isle of Wight - and across the UK - recently.

The Floating Bridge is back in service today (Tuesday).

A single mother has become a money-saving expert after she says she was "spoilt" by her parents and given a "luxurious lifestyle" while at university in London.

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Young disadvantaged Islanders are undergoing the gruelling task of restoring a cold war era conquerer tank in a bid to get them into work and prepare them for life in employment.

Sixteen-year-old Corey Duke is the winner of this year’s Wightlink Trophy for the Most Responsible Angler. 

Former Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight have walked for five hours to honour those who have died.

The Isle of Wight Council wants feedback on a proposal for changing the way that top-up funding — which provides support for children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) — is paid to mainstream schools.

A pensioner has been arrested following reports of an alleged sexual assault in Cowes.

Seaview residents are in uproar after a much-loved, 150-year-old oak tree was cut down on the orders of one of the world’s best-known private schools.

A Newport man has been arrested after armed police were called to an incident yesterday (Sunday).

Two more Isle of Wight arts organisations have been awarded thousands of pounds.

There are reports of a crash on Staplers Road on the outskirts of Newport this morning (Monday).

Four new cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service was called to an unattended bonfire this evening (Sunday).

Bus operator Southern Vectis has reassured Islanders that it's 'business as usual' for services on the Island.

With Hallowe'en and bonfire night also on the horizon, the council is urging everyone to stay safe and help protect themselves and others by continuing to follow government guidance.

Families on the Isle of Wight are invited to come and watch world-renowned theatre makers conjure up some magic this Christmas at the National Trust’s Mottistone Manor.

Line dancers on the Isle of Wight have stepped up to raise money for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

Customers at B&Q are facing delays of around an hour or more whilst trying to exit the hardware store’s car park this afternoon (Saturday).

Mental health is getting worse on the Isle of Wight due to the Covid pandemic — with some people potentially missing out on services.

The local coordinator of charity 'Re Cycle: Bikes To Africa' is urging Islanders with an unwanted bicycle to consider donating it to help others.

A Medina College student has had his solution to the issues facing students during lockdown marked the best by judges, as part of a challenge that saw 300 entries from across the globe.

A specialist team from Southern Water visited the Island this week to combat blockages in our sewer systems caused by wet wipes, fat, oil, grease, and other nasties.

Not so ‘Grand Designs’ after all — new plans have been submitted for the Quarrhurst development in Binstead.

A man on who says he is on a journey of self-discovery after reaching a low point in his life is stand up paddle boarding with a tree to the Isle of Wight to raise money for charity.

Six new cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

The floating bridge will return on Tuesday, according to the Isle of Wight council.

An Isle of Wight man has pleaded guilty to a number of sexual offences against children following an investigation by Hampshire Constabulary.

The Isle of Wight's Peacocks, Ponden Homes Interior and Edinburgh Woollen Mill branches look set to affected by closure plans.

Students at Nine Acres Primary school have been giving their teachers pumpkin to talk about!

The festive Polar story returns to Robin Hill this Christmas.

'Damage' to a train has led to cancellations on Island Line this afternoon (Friday).

Two charitable causes on the Isle of Wight have been awarded grants as part of a community fund set up to support those most affected by the pandemic.

An Isle of Wight man who nearly died after suffering a heart attack last year has praised those who helped save his life.

A collision's said to have happened on Fairlee Road this afternoon (Friday).

Year 8 students at The Bay CE School in Sandown have been told to stay home after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

Former Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight are honouring those who died by walking ten miles to an Isle of Wight War Memorial.

A close friend of a dying man was not told where he was in St Mary’s Hospital and has hit out at the "counterproductive" law.

An Isle of Wight teenager is vying to become one of the youngest councillors in the country.

Ten new cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

Islanders have criticised plans to remove a ticket machine in Totland and not replace it.

An elderly Islander has "surrendered" his license to police following a crash involving two horses.

The Island's MP Bob Seely has called on the Government to give more support to independent lifeboats that are under pressure to deliver services alongside reduced income. 

Islanders are being warned about scams circulating in recent weeks relating to so-called "Nottingham Knockers".

Emergency crews have been in attendance in Ventnor this morning (Thursday), following an incident involving a van.

Celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, has been praising the quality of Isle of Wight mushrooms.

Ten people in Cowes are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Downs Road will close this morning (Thursday) for the filming of a new TV series.

Another person has died on the Isle of Wight due to Covid-19.

A talented Isle of Wight woodworker will feature in a new TV show presented by comedian Lee Mack which will air tonight (Thursday).

An Isle of Wight woman who passed away last year has been praised for her "incredible" effort in helping to save not one, but two historic buildings on the Island.

An iconic site in Bembridge has got the wind in its sails once again.

A further three cases of coronavirus have been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

Two Isle of Wight parks have won the prestigious Green Flag Award which sets the benchmark standard for the management of outdoor recreational spaces around the world.

Sixty five per cent of patients offered privately provided operations on the mainland have turned them down, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has reported.

An Isle of Wight man has stepped in to gift Professor Chris Whitty with a special gift to help him with his coronavirus presentation slides.

Wightlink has been recognised for its achievements in sustainable energy by Maritime UK - the umbrella body for the country’s maritime sector.

With more than 2,100 people on the housing register, the Isle of Wight Council has approved a strategy which it hopes will address some of the challenges the Island faces.

There have been a further three cases of coronavirus recorded on the Isle of Wight.

A teenager has been charged with a number of offences - including burglaries at two Isle of Wight garages, and the assault of an emergency worker.

The Covid-shaped black hole in the Isle of Wight Council’s finances has reduced - but ‘difficult’ work has already started preparing the budget for next year.

A GP surgery on the Isle of Wight is changing the location of its headquarters.

England cricket World Cup winner, Jason Roy and teammate, Sam Billings, have been spotted enjoying a trip to the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight has been placed in the lowest level of the Government's new three tier coronavirus restriction system.

A street art project dreamt up by Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council and local charity Independent Arts has been installed in Newport’s Cockram’s Yard.

Health bosses on the Isle of Wight have said problems accessing the flu vaccine this year are easing.

Sandown station has been shortlisted in a public vote to find Britain’s favourite railway station.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight has risen by four - but the Island still has one of the lowest infection rates in England.

More than half a million pounds has been given to Isle of Wight arts and cultural organisations to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic.

"Why now, in the middle of a pandemic?" - An Isle of Wight councillor has spoken of his "shock" after residents living on dozens of private roads on the Island were told to make improvements to the highway - or face having their normal waste collections binned.

A man has suffered a medical episode near Tapnell this morning (Monday).

A woman has been charged with assault on a member of the public and animal cruelty.

Isle of Wight residents can now apply for a Government payment of £500 if they have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and told to self-isolate.

We're being warned about the 'most disruptive part' of St Mary's Roundabout works, as the final phase of the controversial scheme starts today (Monday).

More than 20 "very drunk people" were sent home from a house party in Ryde last night (Saturday).

A fire has broken out at a residential property in Ryde today (Sunday).

Diversions will be in place at St Mary's roundabout tonight (Sunday).

The number of coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight has risen by five.

The Island’s free PopUp Business School returns tomorrow (Monday) to provide Islanders with a series of engaging self-employment workshops.

If you’re a young Islander looking for creative opportunities and want to connect with other creative types - the Ventnor Exchange has just the thing for you.

NHS workers on the Isle of Wight are being given the chance to enjoy a spot of fishing - and it's all for free!

Do you want to join the Isle of Wight’s team of firefighters?

The landlords of the Sportsman's Rest pub in Porchfield have called last orders for the final time.

Whitecroft and Barton suffered their first league defeat in six years, as Shanklin went top of Division One.

A man has been found unconscious and seriously injured in Newport.

The Isle of Wight is recognising World Mental Health Day today (Saturday).

Age UK Isle of Wight’s CEO, Jo Dare, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020.

Two people have been arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs on the Isle of Wight.

An Isle of Wight Radio Director has been awarded an OBE for his commitment and work within the radio industry.

The Footprint Trust's 'Winter is Coming’ is moving online due to concerns over public health.

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, has spent the day on the Isle of Wight today (Friday).

The number of coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight has risen by two.

The Island's coronavirus figures could include positive results from Isle of Wight students living at university.

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged to challenge the Government's housing targets - just 24 hours after the Island's MP led the planning reform debate in the House of Commons.

Almost 200 people have been to the Isle of Wight for coronavirus testing — but figures have dropped off dramatically in recent days.

‘Ferries are our weak link … nobody seems to be able to direct them’  – that is the view of the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet member for transport.

People trying to get back to the Isle of Wight were caught in traffic chaos last night (Thursday) after a bus burst into flames near Portsmouth.

The Isle of Wight College has moved to reassure students, staff and parents after a case of coronavirus was confirmed.

Holiday firm Isle of Wight (IOW) Tours has closed after more than 30 years in operation.

A man who is wanted for a number of offences is still at large, according to police.

A number of students are self-isolating after a “member of the Isle of Wight College community” tested positive for coronavirus.

A further six cases of coronavirus have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Council has performed a u-turn on plans to build new homes at Seaclose Park in Newport.

A burglar who struck his victims over the head with two wine bottles has been jailed for 7 years.

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A police helicopter is circling the skies above Shanklin this afternoon (Thursday).

An emergency road closure has been put in place in Godshill.