Volunteer crew members from Ryde Rescue were tasked to assist a motorboat off Priory Bay this afternoon (Sunday). The inshore lifeboat was called into action by HM Coastguard at 11:46 after a message was received from the vessel and its...

Firefighters have returned to the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown, just hours after a devastating blaze ripped through the building. 2 appliances from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance on Sandown Esplanade after being...

2 adventurous sailors have set off from Yarmouth on a venture that will raise money for South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) to support young people and their families - a voyage estimated to take 3 months! Susannah Seely and...

Emergency services are in attendance at a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a car in Lake this afternoon (Sunday). Several Police units and 2 ambulances paramedics from the Isle of Wight ambulance service are attending to a motorcyclist....

Hampshire Constabulary has launched an arson investigation following a blaze at the derelict former Ocean Hotel in Sandown that saw firefighters from across the Island battle flames for over 6 hours last night (Saturday). As first reported by Island Echo, 8...

Development directors' plans to build around a harbour they own could face legal action from a charity. Planning permission for 13 houses at Bembridge Harbour was granted to Bembridge Investments in March, but charity Bembridge Harbour Trust said it had...

Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance in Shanklin this evening (Saturday). 1 appliance and a retained crew from Shanklin Fire Station were mobilised to Blythe Way after reports were received about a...

Isle of Wight residents who feel that they have what it takes to compete on The Voice UK are being urged to apply for the show - with auditions set to be hosted on the Island later this month. Solo...

Cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has announced a series of cancellations on its vehicle ferry service which are set to affect customers planning to travel later today (Saturday). Technical issues have been blamed for the cancellations of the company's 16:30...

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested by officers after a disturbance in a quiet residential area of Newport yesterday evening (Friday). Police units were called to Newport's Lavender Way at around 18:40 following reports received about a woman shouting outside...