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Man's best friend has been blamed for a minor road traffic collision in Wootton this morning (Saturday) that resulted in damage to a lamp post, wall and to the vehicle involved. Police were called to High Street, Wootton at around...

Following the Christmas and New Year break there has been a surge in demand for healthcare services today (Friday), leading the Island's NHS Trust to make an urgent call for nurses, care assistants and OTs to work this weekend. Due to...

UPDATED: Firefighters are this afternoon (Friday) responding to a small fire at The Wight Mouse in Chale. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a small fire having broken out in the staff area of the...

An Isle of Wight man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison today (Friday) for causing the avoidable and tragic death of a 28-year-old Cowes woman, when he collided head on with her vehicle after picking up his mobile phone whilst...

An intoxicated pedestrian has been slightly injured in Wootton this evening (Thursday) following a collision with a passing car. Island Echo understands the man walked out in front of a moving vehicle on High Street, Wootton leading to minor injuries...

As the Island welcomes in the New Year, we take a look back through the Island Echo archives and review the past 12 months in pictures. Do you remember these news stories? Simply click on a photo below to view full...

UPDATED: The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is this morning (Wednesday) attending an incident in Yarmouth where a pedestrian has been crushed by a lorry. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were called to the scene...

UPDATED: Firefighters are this lunchtime (Tuesday) tackling a fire at the Allendale Equestrian Centre between Godshill and Rookley. Two pumping appliances from Newport Fire Station and a water bowser from Ventnor Fire Station are currently attending the incident off Newport...

UPDATED: A woman has suffered a broken leg after falling down a set of stairs on board a double decker Southern Vectis bus this morning (Monday). Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, including a West Wight First Responder,...

UPDATED: Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are this morning (Monday) tackling a property fire in Wootton. Two appliances from Ryde and Newport are currently in attendance at the High Street, where it is understood a...