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A power cut is affecting hundreds of homes and businesses in and around the Newport area this lunchtime (Tuesday). Some 53 postcode areas have been hit by the outage, which is thought to be as a result of downed overhead...

Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as a result of an incident in Sandown last night (Monday). A 49-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition in Southampton General Hospital having...

UPDATED: Police and HM Coastguard have been called to Culver Cliff near Sandown this morning (Tuesday) where concerns have been raised for the welfare of a person on the cliff edge. Multiple Police units and Coastguard officers from Bembridge Coastguard...

UPDATED: The Heights Leisure Centre in Sandown has been evacuated this morning (Tuesday) following the discovery of what is thought to be ammunition. All buildings have been evacuated and the centre has been closed temporarily as a precautionary measure. The...

UPDATED: Police have established a cordon surrounding The Old Comical Pub in Sandown following an incident overnight. Officers have this morning (Tuesday) taken up position on St John’s Road where they are keeping an eye on the area of interest,...

UPDATED: Hovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service this morning (Tuesday) due to the adverse weather conditions. Strong winds mean that Solent Flyer and Island Flyer are unable to safely operate between Ryde and Southsea. It is unclear at this stage how long...

Fears that a boat was ablaze in the middle of Wootton Creek sparked an emergency response to the area earlier this evening (Monday). Cowes RNLI lifeboat, Ryde Inshore Rescue and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were all tasked to the scene...

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, did indeed pay a visit to the Isle of Wight at the weekend. No 10 has confirmed to Island Echo that Mrs May hopped across the Solent as part of a private visit unrelated to...

UPDATED: Smoke issuing from the engine bay of a car prompted a turnout for Ryde Fire Station earlier this afternoon (Sunday). 1 appliance was mobilised to the bottom of Beaper Shute at around 15:40 following a 999 call to control....

Red Funnel have been forced to cancel 2 of their vehicle ferry sailings today (Sunday) due to a technical issue. The cross-Solent operator say that the 12:00 Southampton to East Cowes sailing has been pulled, alongside the 13:30 East Cowes...