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The Isle of Wight Council’s Rights of Way team has closed the temporary beach access steps at Compton Beach/Hanover Point this afternoon (Friday), due to ongoing land movement. The temporary steps were put in ahead of long term plans for...

A flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast has been issued by the Environment Agency for tomorrow afternoon (Friday). Although the forecast tide level is significantly below normal Flood Alert threshold, strong winds and large waves up to 3m...

UPDATED: Adverse weather conditions have resulted in the suspension of Island Line trains between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head this afternoon (Thursday). Trains are currently unable to run up and down the pier and therefore services between Ryde Pier Head...

Red Funnel has cancelled a total of 4 car ferry crossings on their East Cowes - Southampton route this evening (Thursday). Both the 19:30 and 22:30 crossings from Southampton have been cancelled due to essential maintenance, alongside the 21:00 and...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat launched to reports of a ship on fire off the north coast of the Isle of Wight earlier this evening (Wednesday). The volunteer crew were tasked to launch alongside Calshot RNLI at just gone 20:00 following reports...

Lynn Bottom could close at 18:00 in the summer The Isle of Wight Council’s Executive will consider proposals for the council’s budget for 2017/18 next Wednesday, but things aren't looking rosy for Islanders with a proposed Council tax increase of...

UPDATED: The Met Office are warning that there is the potential for very strong winds of over 80mph on Friday, which could lead to travel disruption. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are expected in places across the country with...

Photo: Good Morning Britain/ITVNews Local businessman and family man Jon Platt will appear before the Supreme Court in London today (Tuesday) at the final stage of the ongoing battle with the Isle of Wight Council over term time holidays. Mr...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a car fire in Bembridge on Friday, as first reported by Island Echo. The fire began at around 21:45 at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on Hillway Road. An Audi A7 S-Line...

UPDATED: Dave Steele, a former Police sergeant and Operations Manager of the Isle of Wight Festival is to appear before Chichester Crown Court accused of rape this morning (Monday). The trained dog handler, who served as a Police officer on the Isle...