First reported by Island Echo

The Cowes Floating Bridge service across the River Medina has been suspended this morning (Tuesday) due to a cable that needs replacing. The Isle of Wight Council says that 'usual operational wear and tear' means that a cable needs to...

An electric car and a bus have collided on a mini roundabout in Newport this evening (Monday) forcing the closure of one of the main roads through the town. Police have closed South Street in both directions as a result...

1 person sustained serious injuries in a 3-car crash on Long Lane between Newport and Downend yesterday evening (Sunday), Police have confirmed. As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to Long Lane at just before 18:00 to...

A serious crash involving at least 2 cars has forced the closure of Long Lane between Newport and Downend tonight (Sunday). Police have closed the road in both directions between Robin Hill roundabout and Staplers Road having been alerted to...

Firefighters have responded to reports of a fire on board a boat on the River Medina this evening (Friday), with HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service now also involved in the incident. 3 appliances from Newport and...

Firefighters from Ryde, Newport and Shanklin are working to assist a horse that has fallen in a field near Haylands in Ryde this morning (Friday). Working alongside a local vet, crews are preparing to use specialist animal rescue equipment to...

24-year-old Finlay Bakewell has been charged with 2 offences and will appear before Magistrates later today (Thursday) following an incident involving Armed Police in East Cowes yesterday. Bakewell, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession of a knife...

2 men from Ryde have been arrested as part of a Police investigation into thefts from an Isle of Wight business by its own employees. Officers attended addresses in Castle Street and Nelson Street in Ryde this morning (Wednesday) and...

Armed Police have taken up position surrounding a block of flats in East Cowes this lunchtime (Wednesday) as part of a major operation. It was at around 10:00 this morning that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary began their op...

A technical issue with Red Funnel’s Red Jet 7 has led to a number of cancellations on the hi-speed passenger service this morning (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator says that the issue means the 06:05, 07:15 and 08:25 crossings from Southampton...