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An issue with the stern doors on board Red Funnel's Red Falcon has led to the cancellation of at least 2 vehicle ferry sailings this morning (Thursday). The cross-Solent operator has confirmed that the 11:00 from Southampton has been cancelled,...

Firefighters have once again been mobilised to the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown following reports of a smell of smoke coming from the property. 3 appliances from Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde on scene tonight (Tuesday) - just like the many...

A cruise ship passenger taken seriously ill whilst passing the Isle of Wight had to be airlifted to hospital earlier this evening (Tuesday). It was at around 18:00 that HM Coastguard received a call for assistance from the Caribbean Princess...

Police rushed to Colwell Bay yesterday afternoon (Monday) following reports that a poodle had been seen potentially biting a child. Officers descended on the West Wight beauty spot at around 15:00, after receiving initial calls of the incident at around...

Reports of multiple people in the water calling for help in Sandown Bay have led to the tasking of Bembridge RNLI this afternoon (Monday). Island Echo understands 3 people and their dog were all aboard a kayak when it capsized...

A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash on the outskirts of Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Monday). Police were called to the junction of Stroudwood Road and Newnham Road at 00:44 to...

A crash on the outskirts of Carisbrooke is blocking Middle Road this lunchtime. Emergency service personnel including Police, Paramedics and 2x fire engines from Newport and Ryde were first called to the scene on Middle Road at around 12:30. It...

An overnight search and rescue tasking has ended in disaster for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat after hitting a freak wave during the tricky recovery process, which has led to the charity’s launch tractor being swamped by the sea. It...

A serious road traffic collision on the outskirts of Ryde has led to several road closures being put in place overnight, with the mainland-based Collision Investigation Unit called in to forensically examine the crash scene. Stroud Wood Road, Newnham Road...

Reports of a man approaching 2 girls in suspicious circumstances led to Police responding to the town of East Cowes last night (Saturday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was alerted to the suspicious incident at 21:37, with information received...