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A road traffic collision, which has seen a vehicle crash into an electricity pole on the main Newport to Yarmouth road, is causing significant disruption this lunchtime (Thursday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were first called to the scene...

A 61-year-old Isle of Wight man has been arrested after 2 mums and their children were allegedly approached in Freshwater yesterday morning (Tuesday). Police say the suspicious incident occurred on School Green Road at around 09:00, with a report made...

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating missing 56-year-old Sarah Watson from Ventnor, who has not been seen since Monday. Sarah was reported missing to Police yesterday (Tuesday), however, she has not been seen since 10:30 on Monday...

The search for a person who is feared to have gone over the edge of Culver Cliff has entered a second day, with Police and HM Coastguard continuing their efforts to locate the individual. It was at around 13:30 yesterday...

Police and HM Coastguard are scouring the clifftop at Culver Down this afternoon (Tuesday) following the discovery of several personal items. Island Echo understands that the urgent search follows the discovery of a number of items - such as a...

Southern Water says repairs to a burst water main in Sandown have been completed, with supplies expected to be fully restored by lunchtime today (Tuesday). It was early yesterday afternoon that what is thought to be a 10-inch pipe failed...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Ryde in response to a medical emergency in the upper reaches of the High Street, which has been closed to pedestrians and motorists tonight (Monday). It was at around...

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Sandown are without water supply this evening (Monday) as a result of a burst main in the area. Southern Water say they are aware of the issue and engineers are working to repair the...

For the second time today, cross-Solent operator Hovertravel has had to suspend its service in its entirety due to a technical problem. It was at around 08:30 this morning (Monday) that Island Flyer had to be pulled from service due...

Police, firefighters and paramedics are on scene on Brading Downs this afternoon (Monday) where a van has left the road and has come to rest on its roof. The incident has occurred on Brading Down Road - to the west...