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UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a minor collision involving a pick-up and a car on Long Lane near Newport this afternoon (Wednesday).  Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene at the Downend side of Long Lane at 12:30...

UPDATED: The Downs Road has been closed by Police this morning (Wednesday) to allow for the recovery of a vehicle that overturned yesterday evening. Police were called to the initial incident near to Lime Kiln Shute at around 19:15. Officers...

Firefighters from Newport and Ventnor have responded to an electricity pole fire near Whitwell this morning (Tuesday). At just before 08:30 the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire at Ford Farm Lane near the...

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a large barn fire at Green Lane Farm in Ashey near Ryde this afternoon (Monday). Appliances from Ryde, Newport, Sandown and Shanklin are in attendance at the...

UPDATED: Police are reported to be pursuing a car in Freshwater this evening (Sunday). A small hatchback - possibly a Peugeot 106 - has been seen to be traveling a speed in the West Wight town, closely followed by multiple...

The Long Lane Christmas Lights display has been switched on for the 17th time this evening (Saturday), this year in aid of Ability Dogs 4 Young People and Homestart IOW. Terry and Sue Ramplin invited members of the public to...

UPDATED: A pedestrian has sustained injuries after being hit by a car on High Street, Wootton tonight (Friday).  Island Echo understands a silver taxi has collided with the pedestrian on the traffic light crossing near to Tesco Express. Police were called to the...

UPDATED: 2 fire appliances and a rescue tender from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a road traffic collision on Union Street, Ryde this evening (Friday).  The road has been closed by Police as fire crews extricate the...

UPDATED: A 50-year-old man from Ryde is to appear in court after threatening a person with an offensive weapon in Cowes, which prompted a large Police response to the area last night (Wednesday). 6 Police units rushed to Queens Road at...

A cold weather alert has been issued by the Met Office, warning of a prolonged period of severe cold weather this week which could increase the health risks to vulnerable people. Temperatures are due to remain low until Friday afternoon,...