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Photo thanks to James Godolphin Red Jet and Hovertravel services have been suspended and Island Line trains have been halted in Ryde this afternoon (Thursday) as a result of the adverse weather currently being experienced across the Isle of Wight....

Binstead Primary School near Ryde has been closed to students today (Thursday) as a result of there being no heating or hot water. Parents were told of the issue earlier this morning with hopes that the school would open slightly...

The Met Office has issued yet another yellow weather warning for strong winds across the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday). A spell of strong and gusty winds will move eastwards throughout today with delays to road, rail, air and ferry...

A well-thought-out and colourful display of lights, complete with a giant homemade Christmas tree, has been crowned the winner of Light up the Wight 2017. Entry number 9 - Green Lane on the corner of King Edward's Close - received...

UPDATED: HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are in attendance at Shanklin Esplanade this afternoon (Wednesday) where at least 1 casualty has been pulled from the water. Emergency services were alerted to 2 persons in the water opposite...

UPDATED: Island Roads are working to clear a number of fallen trees from the road network this morning (Wednesday) following 89mph winds overnight. Contractors are on scene at Pondwell Hill/Calthorpe Road near Nettlestone where a tree has come down across...

UPDATED: A man has been taken to St Mary's Hospital by ambulance following a fall from scaffolding in Cowes this afternoon (Tuesday). Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on Victoria Road near the junction with St...

VIDEO AND PICTURES: As one year draws to a close and another begins, we take a look back through the Island Echo archives and review the past 12 months in pictures. Here is a reminder of some of the breaking news stories...

UPDATE: A yellow weather warning has been issued for strong winds, large waves and potential damage to property on Wednesday. The Met Office is forecasting that gusts of 80mph could be experienced here in the South between the hours of...

UPDATED: A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast, as more stormy weather heads our way. At high tide tonight, at around 21:30, water levels will be marginally higher than observed on a more typical high...