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A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and drug driving after Police stopped a van on the dual carriageway in Newport late this morning (Wednesday). Officers pulled over the...

A woman who became unconscious aboard a houseboat led to a dash up the River Medina by Cowes RNLI lifeboat last night (Tuesday).  The houseboat was moored alongside a mid-river pontoon off The Folly, Whippingham. After launching at 17:15, the...

Wightlink has cancelled 4 sailings on its Fastcat service tomorrow (Wednesday) due to essential maintenance. The 11:15 and 22:45 sailings from Portsmouth Harbour have been pulled alongside the 11:45 and 23:10 from Ryde Pier Head. FastCat tickets will be accepted...

Fears that a hoaxer may be at work have been raised after Freshwater Independent Lifeboat was tasked to investigate 2 faint distress calls this evening (Monday).  At 16:45, Solent Coastguard requested the assistance of Freshwater Lifeboat after a broken message...

An Audi was stolen from a driveway in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Monday) when a thief entered a family home and stole the keys from the kitchen table. Police on the Isle of Wight are now...

An investigation into the supply of drugs on the Isle of Wight led to 2 properties being raided in Newport early this morning (Monday). Officers conducted warrants at addresses on Hunnyhill and Berry Close, Pan at around 07:00. It has...

The Cowes Floating Bridge is to be pulled from service for 10 days to allow for urgent repairs to be undertaken due to unexpected and 'significant' wear and tear on several parts. Whilst the Floating Bridge was out of service...

Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on Mill Hill Road in Cowes this evening (Sunday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are in attendance at the crossroads junction with Bellevue Road. 2 vehicles are understood to be involved...

Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a motor cruiser that had reported having a fouled prop ant lunchtime today (Sunday).  The All Weather Lifeboat was tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at 12:50, with the mission of assisting...

Hovertravel has had to suspend its cross-Solent services for the 5th time in 3 days due to yet more technical issues. An undisclosed problem has led to all services between Ryde and Southsea being cancelled. Only 1 of the Flyer...