AN APPEAL has been launched following bike thefts from a Yarmouth cycle hire centre in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). The Wight Cycle Hire Centre on Station Road was broken into around 2.30am. Two men have been caught on CCTV,
ANOTHER Island school may come to the rescue of Chillerton's under-threat primary school. Chillerton and Rookley Primary School is currently subject to a consultation on its future after a lack of pupils and rising costs has led to the Stenbury
THE ISLAND’S Covid rolling rate has continued to rise and remains well above the UK average. The figures released today (Wednesday) show 98 new confirmed cases. Yesterday, 116 cases were recorded and 55 the day before. The latest cases
RULING councillors have responded to comments about the use of personal email addresses for council business, saying no rules have been broken. The matter was first raised at the full Isle of Wight Council meeting last week, when Cllr Joe Robertson
The Isle of Wight's very own Quarr Abbey is to feature in a BBC One series. Scroll down for a link... A three part show, made by Purple Productions, which was given special access, will be part of the channel's Christmas programming. Heaven
TIGERS at The Isle of Wight Wildheart Sanctuary were delivered a giant ‘Tiger Tombola’ toy this week, installed by the British Royal Navy members. Measuring 1.3 metres long and 1.4 metres in diameter, the Tombola was crafted by local carpentry
There are continuing delays of around an hour and half this afternoon (Wednesday), after earlier fog and technical problems on Red Funnel's Isle of Wight ferry services. Vehicle ferries between Southampton and East Cowes are running 90 minutes
Isle of Wight midwives and their supporters marched along with others from around the country at the weekend, to draw attention to what they say is a growing funding and staffing crisis. They want the government to step in to protect women and
The Royal Navy's bomb disposal team was informed about a suspected explosive device, found in Shanklin earlier. Emergency crews were called out at around 10.15am this morning (Wednesday), by a member of the public. Isle of Wight coastguard
REDUCED visibility is causing disruption to Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service this morning (Wednesday). The service has been delayed for approximately 90 minutes for all booked vehicle traffic, the cross-Solent operator has announced. Red
FOLLOWING delays in the redevelopment of Westridge Golf Centre, the next phase looks set to begin. The popular course on the outskirts of Ryde is currently undergoing an extension which aims to make it more desirable for golfers of all levels.
A FRESHWATER man twice stole meat from Asda. Michael Bunce, of Sunset Close, appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates yesterday (Tuesday). The 43 year old admitted two counts of theft from a shop in Newport, on October 7 and 8, 2021. Prosecutor
A NEWPORT woman had panic attacks about coming to court after being caught shoplifting in Asda. Rachael Dixcey, of Manor Crescent, appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates yesterday (Tuesday). The 37 year old admitted theft from a shop in
A FORMER bank on one of the Island's high streets — which was open for close to a century — looks set to become a family home. Prior approval is being sought by a Mr and Mrs Conkleton, from the Isle of Wight Council, to change the former Lloyds
Cllr Steve Hastings has stepped down from his role as leader of the Isle of Wight Council's Conservative group, due to ill health. The party will elect a new leader on Friday, December 3. In a statement, the member for Central Wight said:"A
Time is ticking down to the biggest shopping day of the year and Watches2U have got you covered with its Black Friday deals. The UK’s largest independent retailer of branded watches has joined the likes of GAME, shopDisney and Virgin Atlantic to
Passengers have been reporting delays on Red Funnel crossings this morning (Wednesday), as fog horns sound in the Solent. UPDATE HERE: Red Funnel's Isle of Wight ferries are running 90 minutes late The Red Jets are delayed, the Isle of Wight
Sports clubs and associations are teaming up with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner to mark White Ribbon Day tomorrow (Thursday) - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Southampton Football
A SOLENT spanning Santa Dash will come to the Island this December, bringing with it a host of Santas from the hovercraft in Ryde. Participants will be invited to dress as Father Christmas or wear something suitably seasonal as they run or stroll
THE Ryde Art Collective (TRAC) is enjoying a double celebration. Having had exhibitions at Quarr Abbey cancelled during lockdown, TRAC is delighted to be making a return this week. Not only that, but the group’s four newest members will get
I was interested to read that South Western Railway (SWR) consider it is only necessary to run a train every 60 minutes on Island Line until next spring due to lack of demand. I, and other interested parties, have been communicating with SWR over
I was amazed to read Cllr Ian Ward’s upset at the withdrawal of a Disneyland opportunity for Dinosaur Island currently in Sandown. Investors must ask themselves is such a location viable? A Disneyland-style venture requires strong transport
