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Some of the worst flooding seen on the Isle of Wight in over 10 years has been captured on camera by Island Echo's reporters and readers alike. Overnight more than 60mm of rainfall was recorded in Ryde, with a total...

The main route between Newport and Ryde has been closed this morning (Wednesday) as a result of excessive flooding at Wootton Bridge, where the creek has burst its banks. Island Roads - at the request of Hampshire & Isle of...

The Environment Agency has issued 2 urgent flood warnings for Ryde and Newport due to an overnight deluge which has seen more than 60mm of rainfall recorded in the past 6 hours alone - with more on the way. Officials are warning...

2 vehicles have become stranded in metre-deep flood water near Downend this morning (Wednesday) with firefighters called out to rescue the motorists involved. A Mazda MX-5 and a Ford Eco Sport have been abandoned in the flood on Briddlesford Road, outside...

Torrential downpours overnight have led to severe flooding in Binstead with homes now underwater and vehicles stranded.  Residents in Arnold Road, Cemetery Road and Binstead Hill have once again been hit by a sudden flood which has submerged a number...

1 person is confirmed to have died and 4 remain missing after 2 cargo ships collided off the coast of Germany in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). 1 of the ships involved - 'Verity' - belongs to Faversham...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Lake this lunchtime (Tuesday) where a worker has become injured after falling into a ditch on a sit-on mower. The incident has occurred in a small drainage gulley...

A total of 7 teenagers are due in court to face charges of high-value criminal damage in Shanklin. Between 5th May and 5th June 2022, it’s alleged that significant damage – estimated to be in excess of £200,000 worth –...

Even more bundles of Class A drugs are thought to have washed up on the Island's beaches and further along the South Coast, but the National Crime Agency is remaining tight-lipped about exactly how much cocaine they have recovered so...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are investigating a burglary in which 2 bikes were stolen in Seaview. The burglary was reported today (23rd October) but is suspected to have occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning. A property...