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• Emergency Services Called To Three-Vehicle Arreton Crash

  A three-vehicle crash involving forced the closure of the main road between Newport and Sandown at Arreton this morning (Monday).

• Man Arrested Following Drug-Driving Collision Between Nettlestone And Ryde

  A man has been arrested following a drug-driving incident on the outskirts of Ryde.

• Full Council To Debate Devolution And Potential Election Delay Amid Tight Government Deadlines

  The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has called an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to discuss the critical issues of devolution and local government reorganisation, as well as the potential for the local elections to be delayed.

• Newport's Isorropia Foundation To Complete Purchase Of Medina Valley Centre Following £1m Award

  The Isorropia Foundation has been awarded just over £1 million from the Government’s Community Ownership Fund.

• Memorial Held Following Death Of Kezi's Kindness Founder Nikki Flux-Edmonds

  The kind-hearted and beloved founder of an Isle of Wight charity has died following a battle with cancer.

• Call To Return NHS And Social Care Equipment That Is No Longer Needed

  NHS Isle of Wight is asking patients and their families to return any unwanted care equipment this New Year.

• Severe Gales And Heavy Rain Forecast For New Year's Day On Isle Of Wight

  The Isle of Wight Met Service is warning Islanders of severe gales to see in the New Year.

• Another Blow For Newport Nightlife As Wyld Closure Announced

  Another popular late-night Newport venue has closed its doors.

• Emergency Services Called To Shanklin Following Christmas Day Death Of Elderly Woman

  The death of a woman in her 80s led to medical and police teams being called to a Shanklin home on Christmas Day (Wednesday).

•  Isle Of Wight Actor Acclaimed For Highlighting Issues Around Autism

  Isle of Wight actor Anna Constable is looking back at 2024 as a year when she was acclaimed for her role in a ground-breaking play exploring masking, autism and mental health issues.

• Mountbatten Inviting Islanders To Sign Up For 2026 Lapland Husky Trail

  This winter, be among the first to sign up for an epic once-in-a-lifetime challenge in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight — husky sledding in Sweden's Arctic Circle with the Lapland Husky Trail.

• Popular Totland Bay Seawall Footpath Reopens

  The promenade at Totland Bay, linking the Waterfront Restaurant and Widdick Chine has reopened - just in time for New Year's Day walks.

•  Salvation Army Receives Festive Boost Thanks To December Donation From Southern Vectis

  The Salvation Army has been given a festive boost this month, to help it ease hunger and poverty across the Isle of Wight - thanks to a donation by Southern Vectis.

• Isle Of Wight Council Supporting ‘Hoodies For Homeless’ Campaign

  The Isle of Wight Council’s housing service has teamed up with a local business to support the homeless this Christmas, with a donation of hoodies.

• Man In 20s 'Under Investigation' Following Drink-Drive Arrest

  A suspected drink-driver remains under investigation today (Tuesday December 24) following an arrest on Sunday.

• Big Give 2024 Sees Huge Donation For Isle Of Wight Charity

  The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has gained more than £10,000 in donations and match funding after participating in the Big Give campaign for the second successive year.

• Highways Improvement Work Continues In The New Year

  Island Roads will resume its highways improvement activity straight after the Christmas and New Year holiday.

• Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down

  A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in an Isle of Wight village was turned down yesterday evening.

• Rare Mantis Shrimp Discovery Made In Waters Off Isle Of Wight

  In an extraordinary find in the waters off the Isle of Wight, a mantis shrimp - renowned for its unique vision and hunting prowess - has been recorded on video, offering a rare glimpse of this elusive species thriving in UK marine waters.

• Man In 50s Confirmed Dead Following Newport Crash

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.