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HJ Bennett, Ryde Demolition and Stoneham Construction are to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court following the death of 53-year-old David Shayler on a construction site in Newport back in 2016. On the morning of 13th October 2016, emergency services were...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash on Racecourse Roundabout during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Police were called at 00:40 to reports of a single vehicle collision on the A3054. A...

The Environment Agency has extended a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast into Tuesday, although more settled conditions are on the way. Tuesday afternoon's tide at 13:28 is expected to be higher than normal due to the unsettled...

The Isle of Wight can expect to see heavy rain showers with a risk of hail and thunder tomorrow (Tuesday). A yellow weather warning has been issued by the IW Met Service and is valid from 07:00 until 21:00 on...

Download the St Mary's Junction masterplan Find out more about the St Mary's scheme A major 15-month scheme to transform St Mary's Roundabout into 2 brand new, linked traffic light junctions gets underway in Newport this morning (Monday). The works...

The Isle of Wight Council has this evening (Sunday) announced the floating bridge will return to service at 05:00 tomorrow morning having had both prow hinges strengthened. The vessel has had its prow and hinge mechanism on the Cowes side...

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the coast of the Isle of Wight - which is due to come into effect tomorrow morning (Monday).  High tide is expected to be higher than normal at 00:19 tonight due...

There have been various cancellations on cross-Solent travel this afternoon (Sunday), due to adverse weather.  Information correct as of 17:50. Hover Travel - Suspended  All services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next update will be provided at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have cordoned off a road in Ventnor following the partial collapse of a family home - whilst the occupants were asleep in their beds. A cordon has been established around the terraced...

Emergency services have been called to a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Yarmouth this morning (Sunday). Island Echo understands that a vehicle has overturned and come to rest in a hedge lining the carriageway. Police and paramedics from the...