THERE has been another confirmed case of Covid-19 at Gurnard Primary School. The case, in the Year 6 bubble of vulnerable and key worker children, is the second to hit the school's higher year group. It has led to the entire year group and Year
OFFICERS investigating an assault on a woman in Shanklin have arrested a man. The news follows a police appeal issued earlier today (Thursday) for witnesses to the incident. Police were called at around 5.30pm last night following reports that
HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has officially launched a partnership with Wightlink. There is huge potential to make the Island richer for wildlife and plans for a 'Wilder Wight' are a top priority for the Trust. Research has proved
THE owners of an Isle of Wight gym have been fined for breaking coronavirus rules. Fixed penalty notices totalling £2,400 were served on the owners of Evolution Gym, in High Street, Ryde, and two of its customers following a joint investigation
REPORTS are coming in of a multi-car traffic incident near to Morrison's in Lake and Sandown Airport this evening (Thursday). Drivers are advised to avoid Newport Road and nearby areas until further notice, taking alternative routes where possible
PEOPLE in Totland have witnessed dramatic scenes this afternoon and early evening as the Coastguard undergoes training. Eagle-eyed residents and visitors may have seen the Coastguard helicopter hovering over a ship in the Solent off Totland for
A 'significant increase' in council tax potentially on the cards next year despite the Covid black hole in Isle of Wight Council finances getting smaller. At Tuesday's meeting of the corporate scrutiny committee, it was announced the Isle of Wight
A RYDE pensioner has been cleared of a rape allegation following a trial at the Isle of Wight Crown Court this week. John Rust, 80, of George Street, had always denied the offences — one count of sexual assault and another count of rape of a child
WITH an increased number of fly tipping cases on the Isle of Wight recently, people are being reminded to only use waste carriers with the correct licence. One incident has been shared this week on Facebook, by Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club, who
WIGHTLINK'S takeaway cafes will be closed from this Saturday (January 16.) In addition, customers will not be allowed to bring their own refreshments to eat or drink onboard ferries or at ports. All customers must wear a face covering throughout
A MAN who was found unwell in his car has died this afternoon (Thursday), shortly after emergency services attended the scene. Ambulance and police services were alerted shortly after 2pm, after receiving calls concerning the welfare of the man
A Met Office warning for ice has now been issued, following on from this morning's warning from an Isle of Wight-based forecaster. The national weather service says freezing conditions are expected overnight tonight (Thursday) and into Friday morning
SEVEN more Covid patients have died at St Mary's Hospital. Data has been updated today to show one death on January 11, five on January 12 and one on January 13. It takes January's death toll to 26 — making it the worst month for Covid deaths
EMERGENCY service teams have been called to a crash on the outskirts of Ryde this afternoon (Thursday). Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene on Ashey Road following reports of a two-vehicle collision. The road is closed following
THE number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded on the Isle of Wight has risen sharply again today (Thursday). Today's delayed update takes the month's cases to more than 3,000 — with almost ten months of previous testing having yielded 1,679
Wind technology firm Vestas - which has a base on the Isle of Wight - is to make 220 people redundant as it integrates its onshore and offshore operations. The firm - which finalised the acquisition of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind last month - is
A RYDE gym has been issued with penalty fines after breaking Covid lockdown restrictions. Environmental health officers from the Isle of Wight Council, working with police, have cracked down on an unnamed gym in Ryde, with two people being fined
Police are appealing for a 'significant witness', who they say may have information about an incident which took place in Shanklin last night (Wednesday). Officers were called to a report of an assault, by the train station in Regent Street, at
THE main road through Wroxall will close on Monday — for ten weeks. It is for essential gas works by gas distribution company SGN. St John's Road is set to be closed from Monday, January 18, to Monday, March 29, from Grove Road towards Whiteley
An Isle of Wight weather forecaster is warning of ice tonight (Thursday), as skies clear and temperatures drop. Close to, or below, freezing temperatures will lead to a widespread frost, says the Isle of Wight Met Service. Surface water will
THE jail term given to Fort Victoria child rapist Graham Medway is to be reviewed to see if it was unduly lenient. Medway was sentenced on Friday at the Isle of Wight Crown Court for the horrific sexual attack on a three year old girl, who he snatched
THIS is a very spacious detached bungalow with a large rear garden in Wilver Road on the outskirts of Newport. It comes to the market chain-free and offers much in the way of both outdoor and internal space. Scroll through our gallery of pictures
The Floating Bridge will be off again today (Thursday), between 9:30am and 12:30pm. A piece of the prow on the Cowes side will be fixed - just weeks after the same piece came apart on the East Cowes side. Scroll down for update... When
After several trips through the new St Mary’s Junction at different times of the day, and enquiries with friends and colleagues, I believe it only fair to record my satisfaction with this design. The format was the subject of much criticism over
An early oil painting of Cowes is due to go to auction next week - and could sell for around £15,000. The work is attributed to British artist John Tobias Young and is called "Cowes in the Isle of Wight.” Young is believed to have been born
