In two separate, but consecutive incidents, the RNLI's all weather Yarmouth lifeboat went to the aid of two vessels with engine trouble in the western Solent yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
Sandown Town council has arranged for RNLI Lifeguards to provide safety cover for the town's beach this summer - a first for the RNLI on the Isle of Wight.
Using a parasol as a sail, after tying a handful of items together - including a door - with washing line to make a raft, man risks his life in attempted journey to Alum Bay from the Mainland.
A massive search of the River Medina was launched late last night after several young people were reported to be in the water, possibly seeking to reach the Isle of Wight Festival site on the east bank at Seaclose.