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HSBC has announced that it will close its Ryde branch in August 2023 as part of plans to close a total of 114 branches nationwide. It has been confirmed today (Wednesday) that the Union Street branch will close for good...

59-year-old Andrew Saurin has been jailed for more than 5 years following an incident in Ryde during the Summer, in which he brandished a knife whilst shouting threats. As first reported by Island Echo, multiple police vehicles were called to...

Police, fire and ambulance crews are responding to a crash on the main road into Rookley at Pagham this morning (Tuesday). The incident has occurred on the A3020 Main Road between the junctions of Rookley Country Park and Pagham Lane,...

A problem with the link span at Wightlink’s Fishbourne terminal is causing delays to the operator’s cross-Solent service tonight (Monday). The vessel St Clare is currently stuck in port as a result of the technical hiccup, which means the 19:00...

A yellow weather warning for localised mist and fog has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with conditions becoming hazardous overnight and as the sun rises on Tuesday morning. IW Met Service has issued the warning tonight stating that patches...

A flood alert is in force for the Eastern Yar but things are improving, with the river level falling and a much drier week forecast for the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency says that the water level on the...

An issue with the generator onboard Red Jet 7 has led to a number of cancellations on Red Funnel’s hi-speed service between West Cowes and Southampton this morning (Monday). A total of 6 sailings have been cancelled this morning so...

A 999 call reporting a van fire in central Ventnor has led to a call out for Shanklin’s retained firefighters this Sunday lunchtime. 1 appliance has been mobilised to Albert Street in the town by Hampshire & Isle of Wight...

59-year-old Andrew Turner, from Sandown, has been charged with arson following a house fire on Beachfield Road in the town yesterday morning (Saturday). Turner, who himself lives on Beachfield Road, is to appear before Magistrates on Monday charged with arson...

A person thought to be inside the former town hall building in Ryde has prompted an emergency response from police, firefighters and paramedics this morning (Sunday). Emergency services are currently in attendance on Lind Street, where the incident is unfolding...