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Firefighters are tackling an undergrowth fire near a boat yard in Yarmouth this morning (Friday). Appliances from Newport and Freshwater are on scene at the River Yar Boatyard, at Saltern Wood Quay off Gas Works Lane, where a bonfire has spread...

Hovertravel has been forced to suspend its cross-Solent service this morning (Friday) due to a technical issue, with both of its Flyer craft out of service. The 07:15 from Ryde to Southsea has failed to operate, with all crossings expected...

Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its vehicle ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight this evening (Thursday) due to a mechanical breakdown - just as the busy Bank Holiday Weekend gets underway. The 17:00 sailing from...

Fears that people may have become trapped underneath a landslide at Yaverland resulted in a callout for police, fire and coastguard earlier this afternoon (Thursday). Calls reporting a cliff fall at the far end of Yaverland Beach, just below Culver...

Emergency crews have rushed to Sandford on the outskirts of Godshill this afternoon (Thursday) where a lorry has left the road and wiped out a gas main. Police, fire and paramedics are currently on scene on Shanklin Road (A3020), near...

A field fire has been tackled by firefighters in Wootton this lunchtime (Thursday). Crews from Newport, Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor are currently on scene in a field off Packfield Lane, beside the steam railway line between Wootton and Havenstreet. They...

An 80-year-old man sustained potentially life-changing injuries in yesterday's crash in Arreton, which has prompted Police to issue an appeal for information. It was just before 14:20 that emergency services were deployed to the A3056 - the main road between...

Firefighters are responding to a reported fire within a laundry room at The Woodvale in Gurnard this evening (Wednesday). At least 4 appliances - 2 from Newport and 2 from Ryde - are on scene at Prince’s Esplanade, alongside a...

A 2-car crash is causing significant delays on a main road between Newport and Sandown this afternoon (Wednesday). Police, firefighters and paramedics are currently on scene on the A3056 at Arreton, near where the cycle path crosses the main road,...

Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the sudden death of a 23-year-old woman in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). It was at 00:35 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary...