One person has been injured after a yacht ran aground off Colwell Bay.
The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team, Yarmouth RNLI, the fire service and the ambulance service were called shortly before 6pm last night (Wednesday).
A yacht had run aground just off Colwell.
A man was transferred to St Mary's Hospital after sustaining injuries.
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Man Jailed For Unprovoked Shanklin Stabbing
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Isle of Wight Theatre Awards Return With Glitzy Celebration Event
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'Vital' Stroke Support Service To Be Revived Thanks To New Funding
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Think Pharmacy First This Half Term Says Island's NHS
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Isle of Wight Council Supporting Delivery Of Newport Affordable Housing Scheme
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Ryde's Pat Awarded Freedom Of The Town For Sport Contributions
Ryde Town Council has presented a Ryde resident with the freedom of the town, following her lifelong contribution to sport in the area.
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Upgrades Planned For Major Island Caravan Site
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Planners Approve Alverstone Bungalow Despite Objections From Residents
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New Vote Of Confidence For Island Services In Healthwatch Report
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Finance Reserve Row Breaks Out Between County Hall Groups
A row has broken out between the Alliance group and the Isle of Wight Conservatives over County Hall’s financial reserves.
Go Ahead Granted For New Ten Surgery Dental Practice In Ryde
A ten-surgery dental practice in the centre of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has been given the go ahead.
Drugs Arrests Made After Officers Raid Home Near Newport
Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a raid at a home near Newport yesterday morning (Thursday).
Call 111 First - Islanders Urged To Use The Correct Services This Half Term
Residents of the Isle of Wight are reminded to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies for minor illnesses and injuries, particularly during the upcoming February half-term.
Children And Families Safeguarding Now Under Isle of Wight Council Control
The delivery of the Isle of Wight’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and families on the Isle of Wight is changing.
Ryde Sea Cadets Get Taste Of Life At Sea Thanks To Wightlink
Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight.
Car Collides With Floating Bridge Kiosk In East Cowes
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Four south coast hospices are joining forces with over one hundred others from across the UK, as part of a Hospice UK-led campaign to encourage you to leave a gift in your Will.
John Giddings 'Festival Promoter Of The Year' At International Awards
Isle of Wight Festival Promoter, John Giddings, has been handed the 'Festival Promoter of the Year' Award at the esteemed Fest Forum Awards.
CCTV Released Following Suspicious Incident In Wootton
Police have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following reports of a trespassing incident in Wootton.
