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Reports of a large object being seen floating in the vicinity of Sandown Pier prompted a Coastguard investigation this evening (Monday). HM Coastguard received a report from a concerned member of the public after they spotted a large black object...

Motorists travelling in the Lake area are facing minor delays following a collision near to the Tesco store this evening (Monday). Emergency services including police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are at the scene on Lake Hill where...

A collision involving 2 vans has resulted in Fairlee Road becoming blocked in both directions this afternoon (Monday). The incident has occurred close to the junction with Seaclose Park, just as rush hour begins. A white van and a blue...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the heart of Cowes this afternoon (Monday). The yellow and green helicopter was seen to touch down at Northwood Park shortly before 14:25. It's understood that flying doctors and...

A thatched cottage in Calbourne has been severely damaged by a fire that ripped through the property last night (Sunday), with daytime photos revealing the extent of the accidental blaze. Over 50 firefighters from both sides of the Solent battled...

Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie, Kasabian, Pete Tong and Muse will headline next year's Isle of Wight Festival, it has been announced this morning (Monday). Other acts set to descend on Seaclose Park next June include Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Blossoms,...

Strong winds and heavy rain is causing disruption to cross-Solent travel this morning (Monday) and has left hundreds of homes without power. Hovertravel have been forced to suspend their Ryde-Southsea service due to the adverse weather. Alternative travel arrangements on...

Fire crews from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a thatched cottage blaze in Calbourne this evening (Sunday).  Multiple fire appliances from several stations across the Island are making their way to Elm Lane, where...

A yellow weather warning for strong winds and gales has been issued for the Isle of Wight. The IW Met Service says that a fairly short spell of strong winds and heavy rain will cross the island tomorrow (Monday) morning...

Petrol stations across the Isle of Wight are rammed with motorists panic buying fuel today (Friday). Queues have been forming at all the main supermarket forecourts including Tesco in Ryde, Morrisons in Lake and Newport, Asda in Newport and Sainsbury's...