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An 80-metre hedgerow has been destroyed in a fire in Chale this afternoon (Friday), with a passing steam engine understood to have sparked the blaze. Shortly after 14:00 this afternoon, firefighters from Newport, Shanklin and Ventnor were alerted to a...

BREAKING: The collision is causing heavy delays in the area.

A female pedestrian has sustained minor injuries following a collision involving an e-bike on the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday).

A family's first night aboard their newly-purchased boat became one they will never forget when cries for help in the darkness led to the rescue of 2 people who had spent almost 5 hours in the sea. As first reported...

BREAKING: 2 people thrown into the water after their boat capsized have been rescued after spending some 5 hours floating in the sea off the Isle of Wight.

BREAKING: It is thought the fire was started deliberately.

BREAKING: The Isle of Wight has officially entered drought status following weeks of exceptionally low rainfall, high temperatures and increasing pressure on water resources.

A male cyclist is receiving medical care after being knocked off his bike on High Street Ryde.

Nearly a week on from the devastating Headon Warren wildfire, which destroyed around 40% of the nationally important heathland, firefighters and the National Trust have spoken exclusively to Island Echo about the battle to contain the blaze and the long...

BREAKING: A campfire, believed to have been left smouldering unattended, is thought to have sparked the massive wildfire that devastated Headon Warren, destroying important flora, fauna and habitat.