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Islanders are waking up to a blanket of snow across the Isle of Wight this morning (Sunday), which is inevitably going to cause disruption to the road network, public transport and services. Follow our live updates below to stay up-to-date on the...

Between 2-5cm of snow is expected to fall across the Isle of Wight this weekend as the 'Mini Beast from the East' causes temperatures to plummet. According to the IW MET Service, snow flurries may give a dusting over high...

UPDATED: Police have erected a cordon surrounding an alleyway and a car park behind the Commodore Cinema in Ryde this morning (Sunday). Officers are guarding both entrance ways to the secluded area off George Street and Star Street as a...

UPDATED: Residents on a quiet side road in Cowes have awoken to find Police, Fire and Ambulance crews in attendance in large numbers as a result of a sensitive, early morning incident. Nelson Drive has been cordoned off by the...

UPDATED: Households across Newport and further afield look set to be without water tonight (Saturday) as it is reported Southern Water are to switch off the mains supply due to an ongoing issue with the reservoir at Carisbrooke. It is currently...

Snow and ice is causing problems across the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday), with many roads being described as ice rinks. The message is clear - DO NOT drive unless absolutely necessary. Follow our live updates below for a second day...

Schools across the Isle of Wight are disrupted as a result of the snow and cold weather that has swept across the Island and much of the country. Any schools listed as ‘Closed’ are closed to all students. Use the search box (below...

LIVE: Snow is falling across the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Thursday) and with an amber weather warning now in place, disruption is expected. *For all school closures please visit https://www.islandecho.co.uk/school-closures-isle-wight/* FOR LIVE COVERAGE ON FRIDAY VISIT https://www.islandecho.co.uk/snow-ice-causes-island-wide-chaos/. Traffic & Travel -...

Between 10-20cm of snow is expected to fall widely across the South of England and the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Thursday) - that's according to the Met Office, who have upgraded their amber weather warning. Snow will start to move...

A search of Culver Down involving an estimated 50 emergency personnel has failed to locate a missing middle-aged woman today (Tuesday). Police and HM Coastguard were called to Culver between Bembridge and Sandown at around 10:20 this morning, as first...