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A search and rescue operation is underway at Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday) after cries for help were heard by members of the public. Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and Ventnor have mobilised to the scene on the Esplanade alongside Sandown...

Police have closed and arterial road in Ryde this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a road traffic collision. Emergency services are currently in attendance on Great Preston Road, between Westridge Cross and the junction with Smallbrook Lane. Police and...

Police are working to close in on those responsible for a series of safe thefts on the Isle of Wight after a second pub was targeted over the Bank Holiday Weekend. As previously reported by Island Echo, The Sun Inn...

The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance has been scrambled to a medical emergency at a property in Binstead this evening (Tuesday). Specialist flying doctors have joined 2 paramedic crews from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at a residential address...

A Coastguard Rescue operation is underway at Culver Down near Sandown following reports that a dog has fallen over the cliff this afternoon (Tuesday). Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams have been tasked to a section of the Down close...

Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision involving a cyclist in Whippingham this afternoon (Tuesday). It's understood that several police units alongside the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are in attendance at the scene on Whippingham Road where...

Smoke can still be seen rising over Ashey this morning (Tuesday) as firefighters continue to tackle a barn blaze that broke out on a farm on the outskirts of Ryde yesterday. As first reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle...

Photo: Ryde Fire Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is rushing to a tractor and barn fire in Ryde this lunchtime (Bank Holiday Monday). Fire crews from across the Island are responding to the scene at Green...

An electrical fire aboard a motor-cruiser carrying a family of 5 this morningsparked an urgent launch for Cowes lifeboat. The 30-foot craft was off Newtown at the timeof the call for help. However, by the time thelifeboat arrived alongside the...

Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision in Yarmouth this evening (Sunday) following reports of a crash.  Police, fire and ambulance crews are on scene at Hallets Shute having been called at around 20:20. Hampshire & Isle of...