Hampshire Constabulary has launched an appeal for witnesses and information after a 76-year-old pensioner was injured during a collision near Carisbrooke yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Officers and paramedics responded to the incident at the junction with Whitehouse Road and Forest Road...

Police have arrested 2 men following a late-night fail to stop incident which led to a short pursuit in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Friday). As first reported by Island Echo, a white BMW collided with a roadside...

Arts and sports groups, charities, and members of the Isle of Wight Council Talented Athlete scheme will have their Wightlink sponsorship extended until the end of 2021 because of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Despite restrictions easing, not...

Emergency services are rushing to the aftermath of a crash after a BMW failed to stop for police in Ryde this morning (Friday).  Around 7 police units, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight...

Newport’s Fairlee Road has been closed in both directions as a result of a vehicle colliding with the perimeter wall of a property tonight (Thursday). Emergency services including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, the Isle...

Emergency crews including police, paramedics and firefighters are responding to a car leaving the carriageway between Bowcombe and Shorwell this evening (Thursday). Teams have responded to the scene on the approach to Shorwell Shute after receiving reports of the crash...

A 14-year-old girl from the Isle of Wight, charged with attempted murder after attacking her grandmother with 2 guitars, has appeared at Swindon Crown Court this week. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to attempting...

Works to overhaul the Isle of Wight's railway network have fallen even further behind schedule due to damage caused by last week's flash flooding. Island Line has been closed since the beginning of January to allow for major upgrades -...

Firefighters are responding to reports of a possible fire at a residential property in Carisbrooke this morning (Thursday). The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has mobilised 2 appliances from Newport and Ryde to the address in...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing club’s excellent season continued at Itchen regatta on Saturday (31st July). The Ladies Senior pair of Daisy Faithfull and Bass Andre produced another dominant display to take the race win and the Hants & Dorset championship. The...