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Dozens of firefighters from stations across the Isle of Wight are tackling a property fire in Brightstone this morning (Tuesday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a house fire at Gaggerhill Lane off the...

The National Police Air Service helicopter has been scrambled to assist in a search of the countryside near Sandown tonight (Bank Holiday Monday). The assistance of the Bournemouth-based helicopter was called upon by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary shortly before...

A blaze ripped through a farm building on the outskirts of Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Monday). 4 appliances from Ryde, Newport, Sandown and Shanklin - and a water carrier - were mobilised to East Ashey Manor...

Emergency services are responding to a serious road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a van on Long Lane in Newport this evening (Sunday). The incident occurred at just gone 17:00, with Police and ambulance crews responding. Island Echo understands...

2 separate individuals sighted on the cliff top at Culver Down led to a large emergency response to the East Wight beauty spot this morning (Saturday). 2 Coastguard Rescue Teams, 2 ambulances, multiple Police units and Bembridge RNLI were involved...

A cruise ship passenger who developed symptoms of appendicitis just less than an hour after leaving port was evacuated by Bembridge RNLI lifeboat yesterday evening (Friday). The Regal Princess departed Southampton without a hitch but a short time into the...

48-year-old Gino Dent and 42-year-old Robert Godley have been charged in connection with the discovery of a huge cannabis farm in Newport almost 2 years ago. It was in June 2022 that around 100 cannabis plants - worth an estimated...

Donna Jones is to remain in post as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & Isle of Wight after securing a strong majority win in this year's election. Securing a total of 175,953 votes across the region, Jones finished...

The volunteer crew of Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the rescue of a man whose plan for a short sea trip came to a sudden halt last night (Thursday). As a result of engine trouble, the lone skipper's RIB began to...

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after shocked residents saw a male masturbating whilst sitting in a van in Newport on Monday. The incident occurred on Elm Grove, off Whitepit Lane, on Monday morning and...