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Motorists are facing lengthy tailbacks in Newport this lunchtime (Monday) as a result of a 2-car crash on the dual carriageway at St Mary's Junction. Police are in attendance at the incident, which has occurred on the northbound carriageway on...

Strike action on Red Funnel's cross-Solent service has been postponed as the company reaches a potential agreement with Unite the Union in the continued row over pay. It has been confirmed that discussions over the past week have led to...

Firefighters have been mobilised to Morrisons supermarket in Newport this lunchtime (Monday), where shoppers have been evacuated as a result of a reported gas leak. Members of the public were swiftly led out of the building at around 12:20. Hampshire...

Councillor Daryll Pitcher, who is accused of historic sexual offences dating back to the 1980s, has pleaded not guilty to 3 charges and will now stand trial at the Isle of Wight Crown Court. The 46-year-old, of Norman Way in...

A laundrette in Shanklin has released CCTV footage and images of 2 men who are being sought in connection with an alleged theft of coins from the business' pay-to-use washing machines. At 15:22 yesterday afternoon (Sunday), 2 unidentified males were...

2 Coastguard Rescue Teams, 2 lifeboats and Police are currently involved in an ongoing incident at Culver Down, where concerns have been raised for the welfare of an individual. HM Coastguard is working alongside Hampshire Constabulary, with Bembridge and Ventnor...

Fire crews are responding to a large field fire that has broken out between Apse Heath and Whiteley Bank this afternoon (Saturday). Huge plumes of smoke can be seen from miles around - including Wroxall Downs and Brading Downs -...

Thousands of properties in the Shanklin area have been hit by a power cut this afternoon - and it could be hours before supplies are restored. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say they are aware of the fault in the...

A large-scale, multi-agency search is underway north of East Cowes tonight (Friday) with 3 lifeboats and a rescue helicopter in the area. HM Coastguard was alerted to an incident developing in East Cowes at around 22:30 which has led to...

A man who tragically died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Shalfleet earlier this month has been named as 51-year-old Lance Daish. As previously reported by Island Echo, Lance - who was from Shalfleet - was travelling along...