News from the East Wight

Watch out for some major changes to Wightlink's ferry services via Portsmouth in the coming weeks. We've got all the details, including the news that Greggs will be closing.

The Macmillan Coffee Morning turned into a coffee morning, afternoon and evening as rowers from Ryde Rowing Club celebrated their end of season success.

The opening session of the season sees a members' discussion. The two items up for discussion are Hinkley Point and the theory of human origin. Why not pop along and help make it a stimulating evening.

If you’re considering your child’s education options, meet teachers, pupils and tour the school on this Open Morning to find out more about the Island school with a global outlook.

Islanders stood side by side with others across the globe on the United Nations International Day of Peace. See the aerial photos taken by Darren Vaughan of Wight Drone.

It's hoped over 1,000 people will gather at low tide on Appley Beach tonight to create a giant human peace sign which will be filmed from the air by Darren at WightDrone.

A Russian billionaire's $300m boat, that has shocked and delighted the motor yacht world in equal measures, chose the Isle of Wight to drop anchor for little break after leaving London.

There are over 70 postcard-sized pieces of original artwork going on display to celebrate Isle of Wight Day, in an exhibition at the Blue Fox Gallery in Ryde to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

Police are appealing for witnesses after £10,000 of jewellery was stolen in a burglary in Fishbourne. They are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in that area during the day.

Passengers were moved to the top deck whilst the small fire was dealt with.

This cute little fella has checked into the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital for the next four months. The last time a bat of this type was found in the country was over 13 years ago.