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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar this morning (Monday), warning about the possibility of out of bank flooding around Sandown. March has been much wetter than average and more than half a month’s rain...

3 people from the Isle of Wight are being questioned by Police this evening (Saturday) in connection with a alleged stabbing in Southampton. A 47-year-old man, a 36-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman - who all come from the Island -...

At least 2 people are being taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Downend this evening (Saturday). Police and paramedics are in attendance outside Lynnbottom tip as a result of a crash between a dark-coloured...

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with heavy and persistent rain expected to move in tomorrow (Easter Sunday). 15-25 mm of rain is likely with the heaviest spells experienced from 17:00. The adverse weather...

The quick thinking actions of off-duty firefighters has prevented a kitchen fire from spreading at a popular eatery in Cowes tonight (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Spice Central on the High Street at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a car fire in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Island Echo understands a silver BMW 3-series has burst into flames close to the junction with Seaclose Park. Traffic is at a...

There are fears tonight (Thursday) that hundreds of Islanders will lose their jobs as a result of the successful £8.1 billion takeover of GKN by Melrose. Previously, the Island's MP Bob Seely has stated that in many cases Melrose aims...

The future of the Island's 12 Central Convenience stores hangs in the balance tonight (Thursday) as owners Conviviality announce plans to file for administration within the next 2 weeks. Lottery services have been suspended in store and staff are fearing for...

VIDEO: 2 of the UK’s most successful music acts, Pixie Lott and the Noisettes, are heading to the Isle of Wight this September as the confirmed headline acts for Eklectica. Popstar, Pixie Lott, and indie rock band, the Noisettes, are...

Following their groundbreaking performance in 2017, dance pioneers FooR will return to Fairweather Festival this year, this time with a world festival exclusive ‘Friends of FooR’ set. The exclusive performance at Sandown Airport on Saturday 1st September will feature a...