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School children from Ryde and the Island's MP, Andrew Turner, are confirmed as being safe and well following a terror attack in London, which has claimed the lives of at least 2 people. Earlier this afternoon a car ploughed into...

Father of 3 Christopher Robin James Southgate committed suicide by placing a plastic bag over his head and inhaling Argon gas whilst staying in a caravan in Bembridge last year, an inquest has today (Wednesday) heard. As first reported by Island...

UPDATED: A power cut is affecting hundreds of homes and businesses in Ryde this afternoon (Wednesday). Supply was lost at just before 13:25, with many other properties across the town and surrounding areas experiencing a slight 'dip' in power. SSEN...

UPDATED: Adverse weather conditions have forced the suspension of some cross-Solent services this morning (Wednesday).  Hovertravel have cancelled all of their Ryde-Southsea crossings until further notice as a result of the windy conditions on the Solent. Due to mechanical problems and...

Henry Henderson has now been arrested and charged - Read more at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/wanted-man-arrested-overseas-and-charged-with-kidnap-after-5-year-manhunt/. Hampshire Constabulary have launched an appeal to find 51-year-old Henry Thomas Henderson of Downsview, Sandown, who is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Ryde back...

UPDATED: A scooterist has received minor injuries following a collision on Medina Way in Newport this morning (Tuesday). Police and paramedics were called to the incident involving a scooter and a red Citroen C3 at just before 10:30. Traffic is slightly...

UPDATED: An elderly woman has been knocked down by a car on Albert Street in Sandown this afternoon (Monday).  Police and a rapid response paramedic are in attendance at the scene off the High Street, where the pedestrian has been...

UPDATED: The Mall in Brading has been closed in both directions this morning (Monday) due to a large diesel spill, which has resulted in a road traffic collision. Police have stopped traffic from travelling between Yarbridge Cross and the junction...

UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a car fire on Halberry Lane in Newport this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance from Newport Fire Station is on scene between Staplers Road and Fairlee Road, where firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using a hose reel...

UPDATED: 26-year-old Louise Spence and 49-year-old Anthony Booty have been charged with conspiracy to murder following a serious assault on a man in Ryde back in November. Between 23:30 and 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd November 2016, a 51-year-old man was assaulted...