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Emergency services are attending a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a van in Sandford this evening (Sunday), in which one vehicle has burst into flames. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has sent 3 fire...

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight has breached the 100 mark, according to Public Health England. There has been a large spike in the official number of confirmed cases, rising from 86 yesterday to 101...

Police are in attendance at Culver Down this afternoon (Sunday) due to concerns for the welfare of an individual.  The constabulary were alerted at just before 15:28 with 2 units responding to the East Wight beauty spot. It comes less...

Firefighters from Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde have been called to a commercial property in Sandown this afternoon (Sunday) following reports of a washing machine fire. 2 pumping appliances and an aerial ladder platform were mobilised to Claremont House on Leed...

Some 22 Islanders have now died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest data from NHS England. Today's figures show that another person died at St Mary's Hospital in Newport on Friday (24th April). As of yesterday, 86...

2 men from the Isle of Wight are due to appear in court charged with breaching the COVID-19 legislation in place to protect the local community. Police have been working to reassure, educate and, where necessary, enforce the Government's restrictions...

Emergency services are attending Culver Down near Sandown this evening (Saturday) where concerns have been raised for the welfare of an individual. Coastguard Rescue Officers from the Bembridge and Ventnor teams are on scene alongside local Police. Island Echo readers...

86 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data from Public Health England. Figures reveal that there have been a further 4 cases of COVID-19 identified and confirmed on the Island, taking...

The number of Islanders who have died having tested positive for coronavirus has increased from 19 to 21, according to NHS England. This afternoon's (Saturday’s) data release shows that another 2 people have died at St Mary's Hospital, with the...

HM Coastguard are conducting a search of the beach at Shanklin this lunchtime (Saturday) following the discovery of a pile of clothing. Coastguard Rescue Officers from Bembridge and Ventnor are on scene at the far end of the Esplanade with...