Firefighters tackling blaze in Ryde woodland
Firefighters are putting out a fire in some woodland to the rear of Ryde House Drive tonight. The crew was called at 8.46pm. The fire service said they believed it was small in scale.
Firefighters are putting out a fire in some woodland to the rear of Ryde House Drive tonight. The crew was called at 8.46pm. The fire service said they believed it was small in scale.
ISLE OF Wight Speedway's management are gearing up for an exciting night of action when the cream of Britain’s youth riders from across the Solent battle it out in the first semi-final of the British U21 Individual Championship at Smallbrook Stadium
A ROW of garages in Sandown caught fire this afternoon (Tuesday), prompting a call out for Isle of Wight firefighters. Crews from Shanklin and Ryde were called out just after 1pm. The fire broke out in a garage at Fort Mews.
EXTINCTION Rebellion, the climate change campaign movement, held a family event in Sandown at Dinosaur Isle. Children and families had the chance to learn all about the marine wildlife living in the Bay area. Many were interested to learn about
Most youngsters will be attending a primary school they want to go to in September, according to the Isle of Wight Council. The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places was announced today (Tuesday), with 97 per cent of Island parents
MP Bob Seely is backing the Wight Bowmen Archery Club in their attempt to stop their field being used for housing development. Their club home, Appley field, is earmarked for development in the Island Plan — a document which fulfils government-imposed
FROM Anime to Marvel, characters sprang to life at the popular Pop Goes the Culture on Saturday. Held at Cowes Enterprise College, cosplay and gaming enthusiasts flocked to the event to indulge their fandom. Many dressed up and morphed into their
POLICE have seized a vehicle in Ryde for having no tax today (Tuesday) This is the latest in a crackdown on untaxed and uninsured vehicles by police on the Isle of Wight. When the driver was stopped by police, he was also found to have an expired
Vectis Radio is the first winner of the Shaping Newport Win a Window competition — designed to showcase the great things happening in the Island's county town. Now the station has taken pride of place in a window at 30 High Street, spreading its
POLICE were called out to Lake Cliff Gardens where a man was on the wrong side of railings at a cliff edge this morning (Tuesday). Police called for coastguard support and Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams were paged, but were stood
THE chief executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has spoken about the complex medical response to Sunday's fatal bus crash on Forest Road. Maggie Oldham, chief executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust said: "Isle of Wight NHS Trust responded
MP BOB Seely is supporting Whippingham residents who fear their lives and homes will be adversely affected by proposals for a new English coastal path. The proposals have been outlined by Natural England as part of a drive to improve coastal access
SIX Isle of Wight schools will compete in next week's Rock Challenge and J Rock finals at Portsmouth Guildhall. Organisers said the events gave youngsters a chance to perform in a professional venue, and encouraged them to choose the adrenalin-based