MURDER ARRESTS AS MAN IN 50s STABBED TO DEATH IN SANDOWN
3rd July 2026
BODY OF MAN FOUND ON PATHWAY IN BINSTEAD
29th June 2026
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UPDATED: Hovertravel have been forced to suspended their cross-Solent service this morning (Sunday) as a technical problem has rendered the last remaining hovercraft inoperable. The entire operation is being run solely by Island Flyer, which means when a technical issue...
Read moreDetailsThe sighting of a red para flare in the skies above Cowes led to a search by Coastguard Officers and Police last night (Saturday). At 22:42 The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to conduct a shoreline search in Cowes...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: The pursuit of a van through the streets of Shanklin has ended with 1 male being detained by Police tonight (Saturday). Officers began their chase of the white Citroen Belingo Peugeot Partner at around 20:40, weaving in and out...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Red Funnel have been forced to cancel a number of car ferry sailings tonight (Saturday) following a collision between one of the company's ferries and another vessel in the Solent. Calshot RNLI were tasked to launch at around 16:40...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Fire crews from Newport and East Cowes have been mobilised to reports of an outbuilding fire between Newport and Cowes this evening (Saturday). 2 appliances are currently on scene off Horsebridge Hill, close to the local wood yard. Black...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Lower St James' Street in Newport has been closed by Police as a result of a road traffic collision this afternoon (Saturday). The incident, which occurred at around 13:10, has taken place at the crossroads junction with Lugley Street....
Read moreDetailsMore than 6,000 Islanders have signed up to have their green waste taken away – helping to protect the environment and boost the economy. Green waste kerbside collections started in January, costing just £60 per year, which is around £2...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Motorists are facing delays between Newport and Sandown this morning (Saturday) due to a road traffic collision at Arreton. Island Echo understands a car - thought to be a Honda Civic - and a coach have been involved in the...
Read moreDetailsPub-goers will be able to enjoy a selection of up to 30 beers from independent British craft brewers during a 12 day festival at 2 Wetherspoon pubs in the area. The festival is taking place at S. Fowlers & Co....
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are investigating a third suspected animal attack after a farmer found 3 of his sheep had died. The discovery was made on Monday morning (24th September) in a field off Blackgang Road in Ventnor...
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