It's the fourth power cut in a week for homes in part of Ventnor. Seven postcodes in the PO30 1 area are affected tonight (Friday) It went off at 8.20pm and is due back at 11.30pm. Residents first lost their electricity on Saturday, November
Emergency crews have been at Marshcombe Shute at Yarbridge, on the outskirts of Brading, after two vehicles collided. Three people were hurt and are in the care of paramedics, said Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue. Firefighters from
Some of the most famous names on the Isle of Wight feature on an Isle of Wight-themed Christmas card, by caricaturist Adam Brown. The fictional meeting of well-known Islanders sees them "frolicking in the paddling pool on Ventnor seafront", says
The Isle of Wight's firefighters are getting into the Christmas spirit. Crews from the across the Isle of Wight have community-led celebrations planned over the next few weeks - from Christmas tree lights to handing out presents. On Christmas
As Storm Arwen sweeps towards the Isle of Wight, bringing the chance of some wintry showers, the Isle of Wight Council has issued advice about keeping safe in cold weather. The Met Office says there is a 60 per cent probability of severe cold weather
In today's (Friday's) daily update, 182 new cases of Covid-19 have been added to the Isle of Wight's total. It takes the overall number of Covid infections here to 17,821, since March 2020. While cases in people aged 60 and over appear to be
AN ISLE of Wight man has been charged in connection with a hate crime allegation in Ryde. On November 10, police received a report that a man had been pushed to the ground on Ryde High Street and subjected to racist abuse. It is alleged that
A 43 year old man is wanted by police investigating two thefts from an Isle of Wight woman, aged in her 90s. Hampshire Constabulary has issued an appeal to find Matthew Peter Shipman (pictured above). It says we should call 999 if we see him
A little sleet is possible, as Storm Arwen sweeps in, but only the highest parts of the Island are likely to see any snow, says an Isle of Wight forecaster. Jamie Russell, from the Isle of Wight Met Service, has also told the County Press there
POLICE have charged a man as part of a drugs supply investigation on the Isle of Wight. Following the stop search of a man on Cross Street, Ryde, on Wednesday, officers seized a quantity of pills. Further enquiries, including a search of an
THE deadline to vote for South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) in the Cash for Charity £20,000 competition is fast approaching, with today's County Press newspaper containing the last voting coupon. Each coupon collected will be used to allocate cash to
MP BOB Seely has joined dozens of residents in opposing a Whitwell housing scheme — saying the plans put profit ahead of people. Concerns about plans to build 24 houses and an access road off Whitwell High Street include an increased risk of flooding
The Met Office has predicted that there could be some snow on the Isle of Wight on Friday November 26 and Saturday November 27. There will be outbreaks of rain, sleet and potentially some snow over higher ground this weekend. Storm Arwen is
A WOMAN has been charged following a serious assault in Shanklin on Monday. Police were called to an address on Atherley Road at around 10.40pm. A woman in her 40s had sustained injuries to her head and leg during an alleged assault. Megan
AN ANTI-INVASION mine was discovered on Shanklin beach on Wednesday, Coastguard have confirmed. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team says it was called following a report of suspected ordnance found on the beach at Shanklin, near Horse Ledge. The
A CRASH has been reported in Wootton this morning (Friday). Three police cars and an ambulance have been spotted on Wootton Bridge, near The Sloop. Southern Vectis says it has been advised of a road traffic collision on Wootton High Street.
My thanks to a number of campaigners, MPs and Surfers Against Sewage relentlessly campaigning for the amendment to the Environment Bill, to ensure the Environment Act would benefit from key improvements for laws on sewage pollution, plastic pollution
Do you fancy becoming a comic book hero? An Isle of Wight comic book writer is offering buyers of the new comic he has written in the iconic Commando series, the chance to be just that. Russell Sheath is holding a signing of Beware The Phantom
THE Isle of Wight Council is offering free off-street parking in all of its long-stay car parks next weekend — to celebrate Small Business Saturday. All long stay car parks run by the council will be free of charge between 12pm and 6pm on Saturday
A COWES woman will stand trial next year, charged with assaulting a child. Two other men will be in the dock alonside her charged with other offences relating to the incident in Newport on April 22, 2021. William Worrell, Martin Hall and Lizzie
A ROOKLEY-BASED business has taken delivery of another electric van — part of its commitment to having an all-electric fleet inside the next three years. Betapak says it takes caring for the environment seriously, having already stopped using
THE number of patients with Covid-19 being treated at St Mary's Hospital has fallen, according to the latest government figures. Data correct on Tuesday, November 23, and published yesterday (Thursday) shows 17 people occupying a bed at the Newport
THE principal of an East Cowes school has received an award from the Polish Embassy. On Friday, November 12, Edmund Matyjaszek, principal at Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham, was honoured at the Polish Embassy's annual ceremony. The
