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Police have cordoned off a pharmacy in Ryde as investigations get underway into a break-in that occurred overnight. Officers are in attendance at Boots on Rink Road this morning (Tuesday), where a side window has been smashed to gain access...

The Isle of Wight's emergency services have been praised for their swift and dedicated response to this morning's tragic helicopter crash, which has claimed the lives of 3 people. Investigations into the fatal helicopter crash on the outskirts of Shanklin...

3 people have tragically died and another has been left seriously injured following a horror helicopter crash on the outskirts of Shanklin this morning (Monday). It was at around 09:24 that reports were made of an aviation accident involving a...

Police have launched a public appeal in a bid locate missing Newport woman Kelly Rollinson.  The 40-year-old from Newport was last seen at about 10am this morning (25 August), walking on Pyle Street, Newport, and heading towards Coppins Bridge. Kelly is described...

A helicopter has reportedly crashed on the outskirts of Shanklin this morning (Bank Holiday Monday), prompting a major emergency service response. A plethora of emergency crews are responding to the incident in the vicinity of Shanklin Road between Shanklin and...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent after he allegedly punched another man in Sandown yesterday afternoon (Sunday). Shortly before 14:00, it was reported that a man in his 40s was punched by another man on...

Firefighters from stations across the Isle of Wight are tackling a major blaze on a residential road in Cowes this afternoon (Sunday). It was at around 15:45 that 999 calls were first made to fire control to report a fire...

Police are renewing an appeal for information following the death of an 80-year-old Shanklin man, who has passed away in hospital following a serious collision in Arreton earlier this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, at about 14:15 on...

Fears of people in distress following the discovery of buoyancy aids on the beach at Sandown prompted the tasking of HM Coastguard last night (Saturday). Calls with reports that a pair of buoyancy aids had washed up on the beach...

A main road through Havenstreet has been closed this morning (Saturday) following a 2 vehicle collision that has resulted in fears of a gas leak. Police, fire and paramedics were first called to Main Road, near the junction with Firestone...