THE aftermath of a cooker fire was dealt with by firefighters from Sandown and Shanklin Fire Stations tonight (Tuesday). A fire broke out in the kitchen of a house on Witbank Gardens in Shanklin. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service
A COWES man is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty at trial of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Liam Slaven, of The Moorings, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Friday (July 16). The 29-year-old denied inflicting
Supermarket chain Tesco have unviled a major new scheme to allow kids to eat for free in their café's this summer. We've put together what you need to know. How long does the deal last for? The deal will run for a limited time only, from
A change of title for County Hall employees could see them referred to as staff rather than officers. The reason behind the change, the new ruling Alliance group says, is in the interest of public understanding of the difference between employees
THE Isle of Wight has had a further 53 positive Covid cases confirmed in today's Public Health England update. It takes the Island's total, since the start of the pandemic, to 7,517. There were 86 cases announced on Saturday, 50 on Sunday and
TWO drunk men managed to end up in the middle of a shipping lane in a kayak. Hampshire Police Marine Support Unit convinced them to get on board with them instead, and dropped them back to dry land. An initial Tweet from the service said they
With lockdown restrictions now easing, Isle of Wight schools have been enjoying educational trips. One of the most popular Island venues has been Nettlecombe Farm, Whitwell, where pupils can feed the animals and experience the fun of farm life.
Housing junior doctors, nurses and paramedics on the Island has become such a problem health services have started to be affected, the IW NHS Trust board heard. Key medical staff were said not to be taking jobs or filling short-term positions at
RED Funnel crew members launched a rescue mission yesterday afternoon (Monday) — after a kitten had jumped overboard. Shortly following departure, the 5pm Southampton to Isle of Wight crossing on Red Eagle was halted. Crew members quickly
A PROPOSED Freshwater development has been reduced after objectors feared the 'destructive' effect it could have on their quiet cul-de-sac. Revised plans have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by Tallulah Estates, cutting the units outlined
A man has been arrested in Shanklin, on suspicion of causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Isle of Wight police were at Spring Gardens, just before 6pm yesterday (Monday). A 56-year-old man remains in custody, the force said
Actor and director Max Minghella, son of the late Anthony Minghella, has been nominated for a prestigious Emmy award. It is for his role in the dystopian adaption of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, in which he plays Commander Nick Blaine
Re the article (CP, 09-07-21), "Carisbrooke children worried about fast cars outside school" I fully support the campaign for traffic calming measures on Carisbrooke High Street. Over recent years the volume of traffic has greatly increased
A year spent in lockdown meant I was itching to get out so, obviously, I volunteered to be locked inside a church crypt in Ryde with my husband. Scroll down for video... I haven't spent enough time with him in the last eighteen months. Really
Red Funnel is running with a host of pre-planned cancellations today (Tuesday), as it tries to protect its busy weekend crossings. It announced its plans last week, because about a third of its staff were self-isolating due to Covid Test and Trace
A COUPLE who found a USB stick in a supermarket car park were horrified when they put it in their computer to see if they could help return it to its owner. It was full of the worst kind of child sex abuse photos and movies, with babies and children
A DYNAMIC dance duo, from the Brading based Roisin Mullins Dance Academy, recently brought 19 dance awards home to the Island. The light footed pair of Irish dancers took to the stage at the National Solent Feile competition, in Portchester, where
A PILOT service that currently supports the wellbeing of young people aged 5 to 19 in eight Island schools, will expand to all schools from next year. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Barnardo’s and the Isle of Wight Youth Trust have been working in
Ryde residents are worried a new temporary car park, which will open at Simeon Street Recreation Ground, this week, could lead to flash flooding affecting of nearby homes, among other concerns. The idea for temporary parking was first reported
