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Emergency services, including the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, are attending an incident in the heart of Godshill this afternoon (Tuesday). The main road through the village has been closed in both directions whilst Police, fire and ambulance...

Looking for a day out with the kids on the Isle of Wight? It's sometimes difficult to come up with fresh ideas to keep all of the family amused... Island Echo's guide highlights destinations and attractions to consider. This brand...

Police on the Isle of Wight are searching for missing 17-year-old Addison Faulkner from Cowes. Addison hasn’t been seen since around 20:00 last night (Monday 22nd April) and concerns are growing for his welfare. He was last seen in the Granville...

Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service is experiencing a level of disruption this morning (Saturday) due to technical issues. A number of crossing between West Cowes and Southampton have been cancelled, according to the cross-Solent operator. The 06:15 and 07:15...

Volunteers from Hampshire Search and Rescue have been deployed to the outskirts of Newport on the Isle of Wight this morning (Sunday) as part of the continuing search for missing 51-year-old Joyce Maryon from Ryde. Joyce was last seen on...

Police have released a new photo of missing Joyce Maryon showing the distinctive clothing she was wearing when she went missing on Tuesday. Officers involved in the ongoing search for the 51-year-old are hoping the image might help the public identify...

Search and rescue volunteers from WightSAR have been deployed alongside Police in the search for missing 51-year-old Joyce Maryon from Ryde. Joyce hasn’t been seen since late on Tuesday night and concerns are growing for her welfare. She was last seen...

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...