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Police are making enquiries after a van crashed into concrete barriers in Lake last night (Wednesday), narrowly avoiding careering into workmen. At just before midnight, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision...

The wife of a Binstead man who slashed her throat with a craft knife, just moments after stabbing the family dog to death, is standing by him - despite his attempts to kill her. Earlier today (Wednesday) a jury found...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been tasked to the Isle of Wight for the 3rd time today (Wednesday), landing in Sandown once again. The helicopter landed shortly after 18:10, touching down at Sandown & Lake Football...

The All Weather Lifeboat from Yarmouth was launched at 11:26 this morning (Wednesday) to respond to a pan-pan alert 1.5 nautical miles South West of Beaulieu River. The Severn-class lifeboat, the 'Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)', left Yarmouth Harbour with...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Seaview this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the seaside village. The distinctive yellow and green helicopter has touched down at Seaview Football Club with...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Sandown this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the town. 2 flying medics have joined the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at a residential property off...

The volunteer crew of Bembridge RNLI were mustered for the 22nd shout of the year this afternoon (Tuesday) after a member of the public spotted a possible upturned RIB off the coast. At around 16:45, Solent Coastguard requested the launch...

Police and paramedics are in attendance at Ryde Esplanade where an incident has forced the suspension of all Island Line trains this evening (Tuesday). Emergency services responded to the scene at the railway station at around 19:30. The official line...

Reports of someone in the sea prompted an emergency response to Bembridge last night (Monday), but as quickly as the incident began it was over as the person was actually found safe and well at home. Coastguard Rescue Teams from...

Police have confirmed that the death of a man at Landguard Manor in Shanklin on Friday is being treated as non-suspicious. As previously reported by Island Echo, Emergency services were called to the scene off Landguard Manor Road shortly before...