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Cowes RNLI lifeboat was tasked to assist a 34ft yacht which was taking on water after hitting a rock in the Western Solent between Gurnard and Thorness yesterday afternoon (Saturday). The 5 crew members attempted to return to their home...

Police investigating an incident that saw a man in his 50s sustain injuries after being hit by a car have made an arrest today (Sunday). As previously reported by Island Echo, officers were called to Scotchells Brook Lane at the...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced that a hydraulic leak has forced the suspension of the Floating Bridge service today (Sunday). An issue with the South West ram on the vessel will see the service suspended until at least...

Beachgoers are being warned about oil on the shore between Sandown and Shanklin following the sinking of a boat this morning (Sunday). The vessel has gone under the waves just a couple of hundred metres out to sea around half...

All 3 of the Island's Coastguard Rescue Teams have been responding to emergencies across the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), including 2 fallen casualties in 2 separate West Wight incidents. Needles Coastguard Rescue Team and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were...

A traffic marshall at a car boot in Sandown has sustained a suspected fractured hip and a leg injury after being mowed down by a 4x4, sparking a Police investigation. Police were called to Scotchells Brook Lane - the entrance...

Traffic backing up in East Cowes. Photo: Coast to Coast Property Significant delays on Red Funnel's East Cowes-Southampton vehicle ferry service today (Saturday) has been blamed on a multitude of problems, including a delay in emergency services responding to a...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at The Bay Medical Centre in Sandown this afternoon (Saturday), where it is feared a fire has broke out. Appliances from across the Island are on scene at...

A woman is medically trapped inside her car after leaving the road and ploughing into 2 vehicles on a driveway in Carisbrooke this lunchtime (Saturday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at Westmill...

A minor collision involving 2 cars is causing traffic disruption in Newport this morning (Saturday). The crash, which has occurred on Staplers Road, has led to motorists being diverted via Furrlongs. Firefighters are in attendance for scene safety due to...