First reported by Island Echo

Wightlink has been forced to suspend its Fastcat service to and from the Isle of Wight due to a rope being caught around the prop of one of its vessels. The 15:15, 16:15, 17:15 and 18:15 sailings from Portsmouth Harbour...

A car has left the road and crashed into trees lining Middle Road between Carisbrooke and Calbourne, leading to the closure of the key route this afternoon (Saturday). As adverse weather conditions continue to hit the Isle of Wight, Island...

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance has scrambled one of its helicopters to an incident involving HMC Vigilant at Cowes Yacht Haven this afternoon (Saturday). It was around 12:35 that an emergency call was raised, thought to concern an individual...

Police have closed off part of Newport Town Centre this morning (Saturday) amid concerns for public safety as a result of a partial building collapse. Sections of masonry have fallen from the top storey of a terraced building on Pyle...

Strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain, are battering the Isle of Wight today (Saturday) with the adverse conditions causing disruption to local transport.  Hovertravel has been forced to cancel its cross-Solent operations due to the excessive winds. The next update...

Engines troubles are once again causing disruption on Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service with Red Osprey pulled from operation today (Saturday). A total of 2 crossings have been cancelled so far this morning; the 07:30 from Southampton and the 09:00...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision between Brading and Sandown, which has forced the closure of the main road in both directions tonight (Friday). Island Echo understands that a vehicle has come to rest side-on across the carriageway...

Police are investigating after 2 people were bitten by a dog in East Cowes over the past week, with the offending animal's owner now identified. 3 separate incidents are reported to have occurred on 12th, 15th and 19th November. The...

Wind gusts of up to 70mph, accompanied by heavy rain, will batter the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Saturday) leading to a yellow weather warning being issued. IW Met Service says that a deep area of low pressure will move in...

Police are appealing for information after a mobility scooter was stolen from outside an address in Shanklin yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at just before 16:00 with a report that a mobility scooter had...