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Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service has been suspended until further notice due to an engine failure, which has prompted an emergency response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. An issue with the starboard engine on...

A Police car has been involved in a road traffic collision with a Jeep 4x4 in Newport this afternoon (Saturday). The crash occurred shortly before 14:25 at the Hunnyhill crossroads, where Hunnyhill, Foxes Road, Hunnycross Way and St James’ Street...

Residents in Ventnor, St Lawrence, Whitwell and Niton are now reporting a total loss of water supply or low pressure this afternoon (Saturday) just hours after a warning 4,600 properties could be cut off. As previously reported, Southern Water says...

Bottled water is being distributed to homes in the Ventnor area as the town's water supply is sacrificed to keep the rest of the Isle of Wight's taps running. As first reported by Island Echo, Southern Water has been struggling to...

Adverse weather conditions on the Solent have led to the suspension of Hovertravel’s Ryde-Southsea service this morning (Saturday). The cross-Solent operator - which is running a 1 craft only service in November - has confirmed that the weather is impacting...

A 10-year-old boy has been arrested and questioned by Police on the Isle of Wight as they investigate an alleged rape. The youngster - who is only just at the age of criminal responsibility - was detained by detectives on...

Volunteer lifeboat crew from Bembridge RNLI launched their All Weather Lifeboat to assist in a major search off the mainland coast this afternoon (Friday). The Tamar-class lifeboat hit the water at around 13:30 as part of the multi-agency response for...

Medina Bookshop proudly welcomes the incredibly talented Georgina Shackleton this coming Monday (6th November). T. Georgina’s artful blend of fiddle, voice, tenor guitar and drones breathes new life into cherished classics and her own evocative compositions. Previously part of the...

The Arts Society Isle of Wight will be presenting the latest lecture of its new season next week. Held at Northwood House in Cowes on Tuesday 7th November, at 14:00, the lecture will focus on Lady Anne Blunt, her life...

Another weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight as heavy rain is expected throughout tomorrow (Saturday), bringing a further 45mm of rainfall and a real risk of flooding. Local forecasters IW Met Service say that a large...