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Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of missing 51-year-old Joyce Maryon from Ryde. Joyce was last seen in Green Street, Ryde at around 23:50 on Tuesday 9th April. Hampshire Constabulary say officers...

FOUND: A search is underway for a man who has gone missing in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight this morning (Sunday). Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team and Hampshire Constabulary are all involved in the search for...

UPDATED: Adverse weather has resulted in the suspension of Hovertravel’s cross-Solent service this morning (Saturday). The decision has been made to halt all crossings between Ryde and Southsea until further notice. It comes following almost an entire day of cancellations...

A road traffic collision is reported to have occurred in Shanklin this morning (Thursday). The incident has taken place on Landguard Manor Road near to Landguard Manor itself. It's understood the crash has involved 2 cars. Thankfully, all occupants are...

Red Funnel have cancelled 2 Red Jet crossings this morning (Saturday) due to a technical issue. The 08:45 from Southampton and the 09:15 from West Cowes have both been pulled. It is unknown at this time if any further crossings...

Police on the Isle of Wight are asking residents in the Blackwater, Merstone and Arreton areas to check gardens, outbuildings, sheds and behind any bins as they continue their search for missing 44-year-old Charlotte Alder. Charlotte, from Shanklin, hasn't been...

UPDATED: A large scale search and rescue operation is continuing on the Isle of Wight this evening (Thursday) in a bid to locate missing 44-year-old Charlotte Alder, who hasn't been seen since yesterday afternoon. Family and friends raised concerns for...

Follow continuing updates at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/search-for-missing-charlotte-alder-stepped-up/. UPDATED: Family and friends of missing 44-year-old Charlotte Alder are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare tonight (Wednesday). Charlotte, from Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, has not been seen in several hours since discharging herself...

UPDATED: 2 teenagers have been arrested outside McDonalds in Newport this afternoon (Monday) - the latest incident of anti social behaviour in the town. Police have taken to the streets in the area of St James' Street and South Street...

UPDATED: Police are on the hunt for a car and 2 dogs that have been stolen in Freshwater this afternoon (Monday). The red Ford Focus - registration CK03 LSD - has been taken from School Green Road in the town....