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A plastic dustpan left on top of a wood burner led to a call out to Haylands for Ryde firefighters yesterday afternoon (Sunday). 2 appliances - 1 wholetime and 1 retained - and an officer were mobilised by fire control...

The new working week is going to get off to a bad start for commuters as Red Funnel has had to cancel a number of morning and afternoon Red Jet sailings. A lack of staff - or ‘limited crew availability’...

3 men on a fishing trip caught something entirely unexpected after venturing into the Solent on Friday night. The trio set off from Cowes on a 19ft boat but ended up having to be rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat. After...

On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Hovertravel has had to suspend its operations due to a technical issue. Those heading across to Portsmouth for their Christmas shopping are having to change their plans and travel via...

Firefighters and paramedics are on scene in East Cowes this evening (Friday) where the extrication of a casualty from a first-floor window is underway. The incident has occurred at a property on York Avenue, opposite East Cowes Library. A single...

Police want to identify the man pictured after a woman in her 70s had her handbag stolen whilst on a Southern Vectis bus. It was on the afternoon of 30th November that a handbag and purse were taken on the...

A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on the main road between Godshill and Shanklin this afternoon (Friday). The crash has occurred on Shanklin Road, near the junction with Lessland Lane, with it believed that a BMW 1-series and at least...

A decision to shut 5 of the 6 Isle of Wight primary schools earmarked for closure has been provisionally agreed, following a vote by the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday). Isle of Wight Council leader Phil Jordan...

Cross-Solent operator Hovertravel is looking to cut its workforce by 17, a move driven by the loss of 86,000 passengers since the pandemic, recent Budget changes by the Labour Government and at a time when the company has filed a...

A serious crash - thought to involve a motorcyclist - has led to the closure of the southbound carriageway of Medina Way in Newport this evening (Thursday). Police and paramedics are on scene having been alerted to the crash -...