Shoplifting is a topic that I regularly see Isle of Wight residents discussing. It’s important to remember that shoplifting shouldn’t be seen in isolation. It often goes hand-in-hand with, or funds, ...

HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing May 5, 2025. Cass O’Neill, 48, of Melville Street, Sandown. Possession of an offensive ...

told a judge that authorities are still analyzing evidence from the FBI's seizure of approximately 150 pipe bombs and other homemade devices at Spafford's home in Isle of Wight County. Most of the ...

VE Day celebrations came to a close across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on Thursday with beacon lighting ceremonies across the two counties. Scores of memorial services were held and a two ...

On the other end of the patchy cell tower signal was a frustrated man. Jan Scannell, also known as Jan Braai, the guy who had the splendid idea of bringing South Africans together around a braai. The ...

Around 100m by 100m of grasslands and reeds was destroyed by the fire Credit: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue A large grassland fire has been successfully tackled by firefighters on the ...

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. — A man from Isle of Wight County has been arrested and charged with several counts related to child pornography, according to the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office.

Thousands has been raised for the charity Missing People after a group of hardy fundraisers trekked across the Isle of Wight. Each year, Metro staff and readers take on a mammoth hike alongside ...

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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four of the Isle of Wight’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

With this month's elections cancelled, attention has turned to the devolution plans for a new combined authority taking in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and led by an elected mayor. Alongside ...