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Firefighters from Newport and Freshwater have ventilated a smoke logged property in the West Wight this afternoon (Sunday). Two appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Collards Close off Sunset Close, Freshwater at just...

UPDATED: Firefighters from Ryde and Newport are tackling a shed fire at a property in Warwick Street, Ryde this lunchtime (Sunday).  Two appliances are in attendance at the semi detached home off St John's Road having been called at around...

A severe weather warning for fog has been issued by the Met Office for the Isle of Wight this morning (Sunday). Widespread and locally dense fog is currently being experienced with visibility expected to be reduced to just 50-100 metres in...

Around 2000 homes in Ryde suffered a power cut overnight following what is believed to be some kind of small explosion at the main sub station off St John's Road in the town. At around 01:30 this morning (Sunday) Island Echo...

Bembridge RNLI went to the assistance of a drifting angling boat off the East coast of the Isle of Wight this evening (Saturday).  The temporary relief lifeboat the Frank and Anne Wilkinson (16-06) launched at just before 18:00 at the...

UPDATED: A vehicle has rolled onto its side following a road traffic incident on Pyle Street, Newport this evening (Friday). Emergency services including the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are currently attending the incident, which has occurred near...

The eagerly anticipated planning application for the redevelopment of East Cowes waterfront has been submitted this week, seeking permission for the demolition of existing buildings and dwellings plus the building of a brand new ferry terminal, 60-bed hotel and retail,...

UPDATED: Two cars and a taxi have been severely damaged in a road traffic collision on East Hill Road, Ryde tonight (Wednesday). A Ford Focus, Toyota Celica and a Peugeot people carrier taxi have all sustained substantial damage in the...

UPDATE: A car has slid off the carriageway and come to rest in a precarious position between Shanklin and Ventnor this afternoon (Wednesday). Emergency services including the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Police and ambulance crews are currently...

UPDATED: Work to create a turning head and access road for residents living in the Undercliff will not fully commence until at least August 2016 as an assessment of rare bats needs to be undertaken before trees can be felled....