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A specialist Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Hampshire have been called to the scene of yesterday's fatal property fire in Newport this morning (Friday).  The specially trained team, who are rarely seen on the Isle of Wight, have...

UPDATED: A mainland coach and a 4x4 have collided between Ningwood and Shalfleet this afternoon (Thursday), resulting in Police, fire and ambulance crews rushing to the scene. It is understood a Land Rover has collided with the coach between Warlands Lane...

UPDATED: Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following a property fire in Newport this morning (Thursday), which has claimed the life of a 79-year-old man. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Isle of Wight Fire and...

UPDATED: Jon Platt, whose battle against the Isle of Wight Council over term time holidays ended up in the highest court in the land, has lost his landmark case today (Thursday), resulting in far-reaching consequences for parents across the country. The businessman from...

UPDATED: At least 1 person has died in a blaze at a property on Furrlongs in Newport this morning (Thursday). As previously reported by Island Echo, the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to a serious property...

It has been confirmed that Ryde Slide will return to Union Street on 16th July, with many changes planned to make this year's fun-filled day the best yet. For 2017 there will be no question mark as to whether or not you...

Bembridge RNLI went to the aid a 20ft sailing boat that had ran aground off Swains Beach earlier this evening (Wednesday). The inshore lifeboat 'Norman Harvey' launched at 20:20 at the request of Solent Coastguard to locate and assist a 20ft...

The National Police Air Service helicopter from Bournemouth was called into action in the skies above the Isle of Wight earlier this afternoon (Wednesday) after a car failed to stop for Police. At around midday officers on the ground descended on...

'May the 4th be with you' - Conservative candidates remind voters of election day The Isle of Wight Council has this afternoon (Tuesday) announced the full list of candidates who will stand in next month's local election. A total of 156 candidates...

No charges have been brought against 4 people arrested on suspicion of being involved in the hacking of a computer system at Sandown Bay Academy last year. As previously reported by Island Echo, Hampshire Constabulary last September launched an investigation into...