First reported by Island Echo
WEATHER WARNING ISSUED AS HEAVY AND THUNDERY DOWNPOURS EXPECTED INTO SUNDAY
A fresh yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with up to 60mm of rainfall, thunder and lighting expected overnight tonight (Saturday) and into Sunday. IW Met Service says that heavy showers will...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY FOLLOWING REPORT OF BURGLARY AT ADDRESS IN SHANKLIN
Police investigations are ongoing following reports of a burglary at an address in Shanklin earlier this afternoon (Friday). Several Police vehicles, including the dog unit, descended on the seaside town following a report of a burglary at an address in...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTING SPREE BAILED
A Newport woman arrested on suspicion of committing several shoplifting offences this week - as well as a burglary at an address in Devon last month - has been released on bail. Police were called to a report of shoplifting...
Read moreDetailsFRIDAY FERRY DISRUPTION AS RED FUNNEL CANCELS YET MORE SAILINGS
Red Funnel has been forced to cancel 12 of its timetabled sailings for tomorrow (Friday) as the ongoing issues with Red Eagle enter a 4th day. It was on Tuesday afternoon that a problem with the voith unit – a...
Read moreDetailsBODY OF MAN IN HIS 40S FOUND IN TENT AT BASE OF CLIFF
The body of a man in his 40s has been found inside a tent at the bottom of a cliff off Military Road, Police have confirmed. Since first light, Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team and Needles Coastguard Rescue Team have been...
Read moreDetailsBIKER OVER BONNET IN CRASH BETWEEN MOTORCYCLE AND CAR IN LAKE
A motorcyclist has escaped with minor injuries following a collision between his motorcycle and a car in Lake this afternoon (Wednesday). Emergency services were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Newport Road, at the junction with Lamorbey...
Read moreDetailsCORDON IN PLACE AS MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER STAIRWELL INCIDENT
A stairwell has been cordoned off by Police in Newport as enquiries get underway to establish how a man in his 40s sustained serious injuries after being found at the bottom of a flight of stairs earlier this afternoon (Tuesday)....
Read moreDetails10 WEDNESDAY SAILINGS CANCELLED AS RED EAGLE HIT BY YET ANOTHER BREAKDOWN
Red Funnel has cancelled 10 sailings on its vehicle ferry service tomorrow (Wednesday) due to yet another mechanical breakdown with Red Eagle - 1 of 3 ferries operating between East Cowes-Southampton. Earlier this afternoon (Tuesday) it was reported that an...
Read moreDetailsMALE WANTED OVER OCEAN HOTEL ARSON – AND 20-YEAR-OLD SANDOWN MAN ARRESTED
Police have released a CCTV image of a male who is wanted in connection with the investigation into a series of arson attacks on the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown. As part of ongoing enquiries, officers are keen to identify...
Read moreDetailsMALES FLEE SCENE AFTER SMASHING INTO VAN AND FENCE IN OAKFIELD
2 males are being sought by Police after fleeing the scene of a crash in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Saturday), which led to a van being damaged and a fence destroyed. Police were called to Harding...
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