East Cowes6 Dec 2024Drugs arrest after man collapses on ferryThe collapsed passenger on the Cowes-Southampton fast catamaran was taken to hospital for treatment.6 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight6 Dec 2024Thames' first all-electric ferry built on islandOrbit Clipper is being built on the Isle of Wight, and will go into operation in March next year.6 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight25 Nov 2024Second human bone found on remote coastlineAn item found by police during a search of King's Quay is confirmed to be human remains.25 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight25 Nov 2024Grieving families can pen letters for post boxA Letters to Heaven post box has been placed in the memorial gardens at Isle of Wight Crematorium.25 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight20 Nov 2024Island chain ferry halted as parts replacedCrossings between East Cowes and Cowes have been halted while the ferry has some parts replaced.20 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight16 Nov 2024Human bone found on shore prompts police searchPolice search Isle of Wight coastline for more human remains following the discovery in April.16 Nov 202425 Oct 2024Jailed paedophile teacher weeps in dockRichard Cook exchanged sex messages with fake account holders, and wanted to meet one in a park.25 Oct 202430 Sep 2024Island fire station set for rebuildThe fire station in East Cowes was closed in May following health and safety concerns.30 Sep 2024England18 Sep 2024Paedophile teacher tried to meet girl for sexRichard Cook weeps in the dock as jury finds him guilty of child sex offences after just 90 minutes.18 Sep 2024England