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A second wide-spread powercut has hit the Isle of Wight this morning (Wednesday), this time affecting central and eastern parts of the Island. As previously reported, Freshwater suffered a major power cut which resulted in 154 postcode areas being without...

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Freshwater are without power tonight (Tuesday) as a result of a network fault. 154 postcodes in the PO40 area lost supply at 23:19. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the problem and are...

A cyclist has been injured as a result of what appears to be a collision with a car between Ryde and Brading this evening (Tuesday). The incident has occurred on a 50 miles per hour stretch of road on Beaper Shute...

All Red Funnel services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton have been suspended until further notice due to the adverse weather conditions on the Solent this afternoon (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator has confirmed that both the vehicle ferry from...

54-year-old David Rumalshah has been charged with arson following a bedroom fire at Travelodge in Newport at the weekend. Police have been investigating the circumstances of the incident, which saw multiple fire crews rush to Lugley Street on Sunday afternoon....

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast as Gale Force 8, Southerly winds and large waves are set to batter the Island. Wednesday's early morning tide at 02:07 is expected to be higher...

Wightlink have suspended their cross-Solent service between Yarmouth and Lymington this morning (Tuesday) due to adverse weather. Strong winds in the western Solent have led to the decision by Captain and crew. The suspension of service is until further notice....

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has now been issued by forecasters at IW Met Service, sitting alongside a warning for strong winds across the Isle of Wight. Throughout this evening (Monday) a spell of heavy rain is likely,...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat and a local Coastguard Rescue Team are conducting a search of Wootton Creek this morning (Monday) in response to a mayday alert. Search and rescue teams are responding to the most serious call for help, which was...

The driver of a van has been arrested by Police on suspicion of motoring and drugs offences following a pursuit in Cowes yesterday (Sunday). A white Suzuki van failed to stop for officers on Pallance Road, Cowes at around 16:18....