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UPDATED: A large sinkhole has opened up on The Strand in Ryde this evening (Friday), forcing the road to be closed in both directions. A hole around 1m wide and half a metre deep has developed on a stretch of recently resurfaced...

The controversial Pennyfeathers development on the outskirts of Ryde, which could see some 904 homes and a new primary school built, as well as major road restructuring, has been recommended for approval by Isle of Wight Council planning officers. The decision as...

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A car fire has broken out in Ryde this afternoon (Friday), causing severe damage to the vehicle. One pumping appliance from Ryde Fire Station is currently tackling the blaze, which has broke out in a Vauxhall Zafira...

UPDATED: Two vehicles have been involved in a road traffic collision on Victoria Avenue in Shanklin. The road has become partislly blocked following the incident, which occurred shortly before 13:40. A silver Mitsubishi Lancer estate and a silver Seat hatchback...

UPDATED: Heavy showers and possibly some more prolonged rain is expected to affect southeastern parts of England including the Isle of Wight during Sunday, leading to another severe weather warning being issued. The Met Office are warning that between 30-50 mm...

The drivers and occupants of two vehicles have escaped any serious injury following a road traffic collision between Apse Heath and Arreton earlier this evening (Thursday). Police and ambulance crews were called to Branston Cross at the junction of Princelett...

UPDATED: The National Police Air Support helicopter is this evening (Thursday) circling the Sandown area. Island Echo readers are reporting the blue and yellow helicopter from Bournemouth is flying low and in circles around the seaside town. It is currently...

A woman from East Cowes has been sentenced at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this week for causing unnecessary suffering to 2 Clydesdale type horses and failing to ensure the needs were met of some 7 horses in total. Beverly...

A motorcyclist has been conveyed to hospital this evening (Wednesday) after being involved in a collision with a car in the middle of Newport. Ambulance crews were called to St James' Street at the junction with Lugley Street shortly before...

The Isle of Wight Council have this afternoon (Wednesday) confirmed that asbestos has been found in the rubble core of a temporary make shift road laid by residents at Undercliff Drive.  Laboratory results have confirmed the presence of asbestos within...