Isle of Wight County Press

29/07/2024

Police were alerted in the early hours of the morning.

The 24-year-old Isle of Wight man admitted drink driving in Sandown.

29/07/2024

She loved the shop so much, she came back!

She also hinted a This Country Christmas special could be on the cards.

29/07/2024

It's suspected toilet roll was set alight and tossed into the woods.

It could have been a lot worse.

29/07/2024

"This will be a fabulous spectacle!"

Here's when it's taking place 👇

The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier will sail past the Island, before she heads into Portsmouth.

29/07/2024

The 53-year-old committed the offences to 'obtain s*xual gratification'.

A pa******le from Shanklin will be sentenced at the Isle of Wight Crown Court next month.

29/07/2024

A brilliant shot of Medina Marching Band in Sandown for the carnival on Saturday. 📷 Carolyn Hunt-Gouairat

29/07/2024

It wouldn't be the summer holidays without a Randini show!

Isle of Wight magician David Randini has returned to Island esplanades for free seafront entertainment.

29/07/2024

Some breaking national news...

Huw Edwards will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning (July 31).

29/07/2024

BREAKING: A ra**st has been jailed for attacking a woman as she slept.

A man has been jailed for seven years for ra**ng a woman on the Isle of Wight.

29/07/2024

Jay Miller's Circus! Roll up, roll up!

29/07/2024

Police will maintain a presence in the area after a man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident.

A man in his 30s has been arrested following an alleged arson attack at a property on the Isle of Wight last night.

29/07/2024

After the sun, comes a warning for thunder and rain ⛈

Islanders are being told to brace for thunder and heavy rain.

29/07/2024

Police and ambulance teams attended the scene.

Police have released an update following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on a main Isle of Wight road.

29/07/2024

"This is the third one now in this vicinity."

Residents who live in the vicinity of an arson attack on the Isle of Wight are said to be 'frightened' to stay in their homes.

29/07/2024

Diversions are in place.

A residential street on the Isle of Wight will be closed for almost a month to allow for roadworks.

29/07/2024

The road is closed in both directions

We are hearing reports of a crash on Quarr Hill near Binstead this morning (Monday). There are traffic delays and the road is closed in both…

29/07/2024

Well done to all those who care for the cemetery

The Green Flag Award scheme, led by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, sets the benchmark standard for green space management globally.

29/07/2024

What was your favourite Ventnor Fringe act?

With Ventnor Fringe over for another year, the Isle of Wight County Press was lucky enough to see a variety of shows over the ten-day arts festival,…

29/07/2024

There's plenty of shoreside fun to look forward to!

The weekend may be over, but there is still so much to enjoy at Cowes Week today (July 29), with a boatload of music and entertainment.

29/07/2024

Sandown Carnival proved again why it is a special draw on the Island's events calendar.

Sandown Carnival proved again why it is a special draw on the Isle of Wight events calendar.

28/07/2024

They ended up covered in urine and excrement during a struggle.

The Isle of Wight court heard how a detention officer and a custody sergeant were assaulted at Newport Police Station.

28/07/2024

COLUMN: "I was moved to send the following letter to the editor of The Mainland Press"

This column by Matthew Chatfield is in response to an epistle from an irate mainlander on holiday on the Isle of Wight.

28/07/2024

Another review of Ventnor Fringe, including a Bob Dylan show and a card magician!

Hugh Wright and assorted musician friends, including Dick Taylor of The Pretty Things and Peter Banks of After the Fire, put on a brilliant…

28/07/2024

A children's wing at the Royal IW Infirmary and County Hospital was set up to commemorate Queen Victoria's long reign.

The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives.

28/07/2024

Ryde Pier's refurbishment has been recognised

A contractor, which operates in environmentally testing conditions, has been recognised with an award for work undertaken on Ryde Pier, Isle of…

28/07/2024

Court heard he didn’t react quickly enough.

The 28-year-old Isle of Wight man admitted drink driving in his hometown.

28/07/2024

"There's nothing like the adventure of a boat trip on a perfect summer evening with beautiful views of the Island’s coast"

Seven divers from Wight Dolphins Sub-Aqua Club went on a dive to explore the wreck the SS Serrana which lies just off the Needles, Isle of Wight.

28/07/2024

Well done everyone who got stuck in!

More than 45 residents, including the mayor, gathered in Sandown to repaint the historic Victorian beach railings.

28/07/2024

Congratulations to all the teenagers who completed the programme.

Cadets from the Isle of Wight completed a firefighting course.

28/07/2024

An escaped cow is now safely back behind barbs!

A cow ran free from its Isle of Wight farm which resulted in police action.