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A car has rolled onto its side after clipping a verge in Havenstreet this evening (Wednesday). The white Vauxhall Corsa crashed at just gone 17:30, prompting a call to Police. Officers are now on scene near Combley Woods. No one...

A multi-agency rescue operation involving the Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has resulted in the safe return of Dylan, the cocker spaniel, to his loving owners this afternoon (Wednesday). Ron Turnbull and his wife were...

Yarmouth RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a yacht off the coast of the Isle of Wight this morning (Wednesday). Solent Coastguard tasked the search and rescue asset at 09:45 after being alerted to the plight of 2 people...

Police have arrested an Isle of Wight man on suspicion of rape following an incident in broad daylight in Ventnor yesterday (Tuesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, officers sealed off an area of the graveyard at St Catherine's Church...

A graveyard in the middle of Ventnor has been cordoned off by Police tonight (Tuesday) as they investigate an alleged serious sexual assault in the town. Officers have established a scene at St Catherine’s Church as investigations into the incident,...

Blue Seas Protection, who are currently in a row with the Isle of Wight Council over a boat dumped on Ryde Beach, have been reminded of the legal requirements surrounding charity registration and the importance of being open with the...

Police have closed Watergate Road in Newport this morning (Tuesday) as a result of an incident involving a child and a car close to the local school. The road has been closed in both directions as emergency services tend to...

The Cowes Floating Bridge service has been suspended once again this morning (Tuesday). The troubled vessel is currently unable to operate between East Cowes and Cowes, although the Council have given no reason for the suspension of service. A foot...

A speedboat going around in circles because of a steering problem led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat being launched this evening (Monday). The 14ft boat, with 2 young men on board, was reported to be in trouble in Thorness Bay. The...

Emergency services have closed Wootton High Street in both directions this evening (Monday) as a result of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle.  5 Police vehicles and 2 ambulances are on scene at the junction with Red Road. All...