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Transport, schools and public services are expected to be disrupted to some severity throughout today (Monday) as a result of further snowfall overnight. Follow our live updates below to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook and Twitter profiles for...

Some children, parents and teachers are facing a day of disruption as a result of snow that has fallen across the Isle of Wight in the past 24 hours. Schools with a blank status are yet to confirm their intention...

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Islanders have been enjoying a second 'snow day' in less than 3 weeks after waking up to find the the Island under a blanket of snow this morning (Sunday). Today's wintery weather has been a stark contrast to the icy...

UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a house fire in the village of Shorwell this evening (Sunday).  The property is well alight and smoke can be seen from some distance. Several appliances from Newport, Cowes and Freshwater are on scene and crews...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a public order incident in Cowes that has led to a man being treated for a broken hand and fractured shoulder, and another man being treated for a fractured eye socket. At...

Photo: Amphibious Machines Hovertravel are to operate a shuttle service for the remainder of today (Friday) - and say an update regarding next week's timetable is to be issued - following yet more technical issues with the not-so-new hovercraft. It...

UPDATED: Police have sealed off part of Ryde Esplanade this morning (Friday) following the discovery of a hand grenade. Bomb Disposal Experts from Portsmouth have been alerted to the find and are expected to arrive on the Island later this morning....

UPDATED: Emergency services are working to extricate the occupant of a car that has crashed on Middle Road near Calbourne this morning (Thursday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are currently on scene near to Pump Lane - between Calbourne and Carisbrooke...

It could soon be the 'Isle of White' again as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning for snow on Sunday. High pressure over Scandinavia will feed a very cold easterly airstream across the country throughout this coming weekend....

Henry Henderson has now been arrested and charged - Read more at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/wanted-man-arrested-overseas-and-charged-with-kidnap-after-5-year-manhunt/. Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £2,000 for information that leads to the arrest of 51-year-old Henry Thomas Henderson, who is wanted in connection with...