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Smoke seen issuing from a commercial unit on Newport's industrial estate has led to the turnout of several fire appliances this morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has mobilised at least 3 appliances from...

The start of the new working week has got off to a bad start for commuters as Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings this morning (Monday). A technical issue on board Red Jet 6...

A cyclist injured in a downhill crash on the seafront at Shanklin has been taken to hospital this afternoon (Sunday) - after unusually being assisted by Coastguards and lifeboat crew members. It was at around midday that a female cyclist...

Tesco petrol station in Ryde is closed this morning (Friday), but the reason for the closure is currently unknown. In the last week or so, several pumps - both diesel and petrol - have been out of order, with motorists...

Months of campaigning by passionate parents has paid off as it is confirmed that Brading, Oakfield and Wroxall Primary Schools will NOT close this year - but the axe has fallen on both Arreton and Cowes. Councillors have this evening...

It has been revealed that the decision to close Blackwater Mill Care Home at the end of this month was made after yet another failed inspection carried out by the Care Quality Commission. Last month, Island Echo revealed that the...

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to a bizarre incident on Military Road, which saw a man grab the steering wheel of a moving vehicle. It was at around 18:20 on 9th March that officers attended...

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a man in his 70s was seriously assaulted in Ryde last week - sustaining what is understood to be a fractured jaw and a bleed on...

Patrick O'Flynn, Benjamin Blenkinsop and William Cantelo have all been charged in connection with a public order incident in Newport on Sunday night, which saw parts of Newport cordoned off. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called to...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on a playing field in Binstead in response to a medical emergency at a nearby address this afternoon (Monday). It was just before 17:00 that emergency services were alerted to...