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Firefighters from Newport have extinguished a small chimney fire at a property on the outskirts of the town this morning (Wednesday). 1 appliance was mobilised to Forest Road at just before 06:50 following a 999 call. The single crew worked...

Firefighters from Shanklin have tackled a small car fire at the top of Lake Hill this evening (Tuesday). 1 retained appliance was mobilised to the scene near to Battery Gardens at just before 17:20. Smoke is understood to have filled...

UPDATED: A car has rolled onto its roof on the main Newport to Yarmouth road this afternoon (Tuesday), prompting an emergency response. No one is thought to have been seriously injured in the apparent single-vehicle incident, which occurred shortly before...

UPDATED: Part of The Downs Road between Downend and Ashey has been closed this afternoon (Tuesday) to allow for the recovery of an Island Roads lorry, which has left the carriageway and got stuck in a ditch. The gully sucker,...

Transport, schools and public services are expected to be disrupted to some severity throughout today (Monday) as a result of further snowfall overnight. Follow our live updates below to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook and Twitter profiles for...

Some children, parents and teachers are facing a day of disruption as a result of snow that has fallen across the Isle of Wight in the past 24 hours. Schools with a blank status are yet to confirm their intention...

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Islanders have been enjoying a second 'snow day' in less than 3 weeks after waking up to find the the Island under a blanket of snow this morning (Sunday). Today's wintery weather has been a stark contrast to the icy...

UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a house fire in the village of Shorwell this evening (Sunday).  The property is well alight and smoke can be seen from some distance. Several appliances from Newport, Cowes and Freshwater are on scene and crews...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a public order incident in Cowes that has led to a man being treated for a broken hand and fractured shoulder, and another man being treated for a fractured eye socket. At...

Photo: Amphibious Machines Hovertravel are to operate a shuttle service for the remainder of today (Friday) - and say an update regarding next week's timetable is to be issued - following yet more technical issues with the not-so-new hovercraft. It...