Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to an altercation between a man and woman in a queue at a Newport shop on Sunday (28th July). Officers investigating the incident are particularly hoping to speak to a...

The scene at Upton yesterday afternoon The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service remain in attendance at the scene of a barn fire on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Friday). Smoke has been billowing into the sky throughout...

Islanders should prepare for a thrilling night like no other as tickets for Blackgang Chine's Terror Island are now on sale! With 3 brand new scare attractions, live DJ sets, a licensed bar and awesome street food, it’s guaranteed to...

A tree has crashed down and hit a car on one of the main roads between Newport and the West Wight this evening (Thursday). Middle Road is currently blocked in both directions between The Blacksmith Arms and Elm Lane, Calbourne...

Mainland firefighters standing by at Freshwater Fire Station have tackled a small vehicle fire at Compton this evening (Thursday). 1 appliance was mobilised to the Compton area of Military Road sometime around 18:00 following a 999 call to control reporting...

Emergency services are in attendance at a 2-car road traffic collision at Falcon Cross in Shanklin this evening (Thursday). Police, fire and ambulance crews were mobilised to the scene at the junction of Regent Street and Falcon Road at just...

2 teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a barn fire on the outskirts of Ryde this afternoon (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of...

A children's nursery and other nearby properties were evacuated in Shanklin earlier this afternoon (Thursday) following the discovery of a piece of unexploded ordnance, which has since been detonated by Bomb Disposal experts. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team set up an...

Buildings owned by the Isle of Wight Council will be powered on 100% renewable electricity from 1st October after the council chose to sign up to a new green provider called Ecotricity. The contract was awarded following an Official Journal...

The RSPCA is urging families thinking of getting a puppy over the summer holidays to consider adopting a rescue pet as new figures reveal that reports on the Isle of Wight about puppy farms have soared by 300% in the...