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Firefighters are tackling a vehicle fire in Northwood near Cowes this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance from Newport has been mobilised to the scene on Newport Road, close to the Northwood Stores. Island Echo is told a green van is well...

The Royal Navy Bomb Disposal Team have been in the West Wight this afternoon (Saturday) following the discovery of a piece of ordnance. A member of the public found the item, described as a solid shell around 7 inches in...

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Bembridge following a raid on a property earlier today (Saturday). A convoy of Police vehicles - including an Armed Response Vehicle - entered the usually quiet village at around 08:00. Officers executed...

Police officers have moved-on individuals sat enjoying the sunshine in Shanklin this afternoon (Saturday), reinforcing the Government’s Stay at Home message. Families, who have been cooped up inside for the winter under the national lockdown, have taken to the seaside...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary following an incident in Ryde earlier this morning (Saturday). Police were called at 05:45 to reports of 2 men smashing the window of a fish and chip shop on...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised to a large barn blaze on the outskirts of Cowes this morning (Saturday).  A number of fire appliances are in attendance off Pallance Lane, where a barn is said to...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision at Arreton Cross this afternoon (Friday). Police and ambulance crews have responded to the incident, which has occurred on the junction of Arreton Street and Downend Road. A Renault has sustained significant...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire at Carisbrooke Castle on the outskirts of Newport earlier this morning (Friday), but the incident wasn't as first feared. It was reported at around 08:30 that...

A woman who became injured on the beach at St Helens had to be assisted by HM Coastguard and paramedics this morning (Thursday). Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called out at 11:04 following a request for assistance from the Isle...

The budget proposals put forward by County Hall's Conservative administration have this evening (Wednesday) been approved by Full Council, with 3 alternative budgets shot down. The decision means that Island households will now have to fork out 4.99% more in...