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Adverse weather conditions have forced the suspension of Hovertravel's services tonight (Sunday), with the cross-Solent operator warning of anticipated disruption on Monday - something echoed by Red Funnel. Hovertravel's Ryde-Southsea operation has been brought to a halt due to the...

A 12ft wide void discovered under the road on Quay Street in Newport has prompted an emergency call out for Island Roads this evening (Sunday). Concerned members of the public alerted the highways contractor to a sinkhole developing when they...

A car that was sighted being driven by a driver without a valid licence has been seized by Police after it was found abandoned in a garage block in Sandown. Officers on patrol spotted the blue Vauxhall Corsa being driven...

Fire crews from across the Island are tackling a property fire in a converted barn in Seaview this afternoon (Friday). 5 pumping appliances from Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Cowes are in attendance at the scene on Oakhill Road, as well...

An operation is underway to rescue a couple who have become stranded after being cut off by the tide between Whitecliff Bay and Forelands in Bembridge this afternoon (Friday). The couple become cut off by the tide shortly before 12:45...

Armed Police from both sides of the Solent were deployed to the main road into Cowes this morning (Friday) when a 999 call was made reporting that a person had been seen with a firearm. At just gone 08:00, Hampshire...

All hovercraft crossings between Ryde and Southsea have been cancelled this morning (Friday) as Hovertravel suspends its service due to a technical issue. The cross-Solent operator has not expanded on what exactly the issue is. It's understood the affected craft...

Reports of an electrical fire at the Kingston Power Station in East Cowes led to the mobilisation of fire crews during the early hours of this morning (Friday). At 00:42, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was...

A toilet roll that was set on fire within the toilets of a primary school in Ryde prompted an emergency response by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service earlier this afternoon (Thursday). 4 appliances from Ryde, Newport...

A man wanted for alleged drug offences in Poland has been located living on the Isle of Wight almost 3 years after a European warrant was issued for his arrest. 32-year-old Krzysztof Mieczyslaw Pruszynski was apprehended by Hampshire & Isle...