Breaking News

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,...

UPDATED: Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a scooter fire at Yarbridge this evening (Tuesday). 1 pumping appliance from Ryde is currently in attendance at the scene on Marshcombe Shute, where a scooter has burst into flames in the...

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS AND VIDEO: A multi-agency exercise involving the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, the Isle of Wight Council and 7 other agencies is underway on the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday). A Chinook...

UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision involving at least 1 motorcycle on the main Newport to Yarmouth road tonight (Monday). Island Echo understands a scooter has sustained front end damage following the incident between Cranmore and Bouldnor near to Hill...

Sir Rod Stewart will headline the closing night of next year’s Isle of Wight Festival, it has been announced by organisers this morning (Monday).  The 71-year-old singer will bring his not-to-be-missed live show to the Isle of Wight for the first...