First reported by Island Echo

53-year-old Matthew Lewendon has been remanded in custody to appear before the Crown Court charged with threatening a person with an offensive weapon. Lewendon, now of no fixed abode but previously of Fort Street in Sandown, was arrested in the...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the West Wight this morning (Thursday) to assist in airlifting a seriously ill patient to the mainland. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service requested the assistance of the HEMS...

A wanted male who was pursued through the streets of Sandown by Police when he made a run for it at lunchtime today (Wednesday) has been taken into custody. PCSO Webb spotted the 53-year-old suspect in the town shortly after...

A 15-year-old boy from Ryde was arrested in Sandown late yesterday afternoon (Monday) after crashing a stolen car into another vehicle and fleeing the scene. Police were called to the junction of The Fairway and Station Approach at just before...

The Isle of Wight Council and the Police have said enough is enough and have begun boarding up the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown at the taxpayer's cost. Contractors Vectis Group Security arrived in the seaside town today (Monday) to...

A serious incident at a block of flats in Lake has led to a residential street being cordoned off by the emergency services this afternoon (Monday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance at Flintcroft Gardens where the...

Hovertravel has had to suspend its cross-Solent service this morning (Monday) due to a technical issue. The 09:15 crossing - using Island Flyer - failed to depart Ryde with all customers disembarked back into the waiting room. However, it is...

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the household waste and recycling centre at Lynnbottom on the outskirts of Newport tonight (Sunday). 5 appliances and a water carrier have been mobilised by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service...

Bomb Disposal experts were called to Ryde when Police investigating an alleged sexual assault located a grenade and a firearm at an address they were searching.  Police attended an address on Lind Street late on Friday night as part of...

In a shock announcement Fever & Boutique nightclub in Newport has confirmed it is to close its doors for good next week. The nightclub, located on Coppins Bridge in Newport, opened in June 2017 but after 7 years of trading...