In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting ...

A man accused of attempting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida will not be tried until September 2025, ...

Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip. On Christmas Day, bathers across the country took advantage of the milder temperatures to take the plunge. The ...

A man is being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day.

“Campaigners have had decades to record rights of way, and the decision to scrap the 2031 cut-off date has been made without engaging with those who will be affected, inflicting significant ...

The Isle of Wight Boxing Day derby between East Cowes Vics and Newport in the Wessex League is set to attract a big crowd.

Island Roads will resume its highway improvement activity straight after the Christmas and New Year holidays. Improvement work in Binstead Hill, in Binstead, Albert Road and Victoria Road in Sandown, ...

A popular Isle of Wight restaurant has been added to the Michelin Guide. RT Cafe Grill in Ryde, run by Island chef Robert Thompson, has been listed in the prestigious guide. The guide includes The ...

LONG before the Christmas presents were wrapped and the Christmas turkey went in the oven, Easter eggs started appearing on the shelves of Isle of Wight supermarkets. Yesterday, on Christmas Eve, ...

The mildest start to Christmas Day on record has been recorded for Northern Ireland and Scotland. In Kinloss, Moray, temperatures reached 11.9C, while at Killowen, Co Down, it peaked at 11C for the 24 ...

The wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad is severely ill with leukaemia and has been given a 50/50 chance of survival, media reports have claimed. Asma Assad is being isolated to prevent ...

Having a short story printed in the Isle of Wight County Press was the prize for the eight to 11 year category of Sight for Wight's Short Story Writing Competition. This year's winner was Lillian ...