First reported by Island Echo

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...

A Ryde woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in Ryde last night (Saturday). Police were called to Great Preston Road near the junction with Carlton Road at around 00:00, following reports of a road...

Police are investigating after a man and woman were allegedly assaulted whilst at a Halloween party in Arreton last night (Saturday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said that they received a report of 2 people being assaulted whilst at...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel at least 2 early morning commuter crossings today (Wednesday) due to a technical issue. It's said that the 06:05 hi-speed sailing from Southampton and the 06:40 from West Cowes have both been pulled....

The driver of a small hatchback has fled the scene of a crash in Ryde tonight (Tuesday) in which 2 vehicles have been significantly damaged, 1 of which has ended up on its roof. Police, fire and ambulance crews are...

A main route into Ryde is blocked this morning (Tuesday) following a collision between a pedestrian and a car. Police and paramedics were first called to the scene at around 08:15 following reports of a road traffic collision involving a...

A car has left the carriageway and become stuck in a hedge between Whitwell and Ventnor this afternoon (Monday) following a period of torrential downpours. A red Vauxhall Corsa has left Whitwell Road near to the junction with St Lawrence...

Cowes Enterprise College has been closed to all students today (Monday) due to a lack of water supply to the school. Parents are being informed that their child - or children - will be unable to attend as planned, so...

A motorcyclist has been injured in a road traffic collision on Beaper Shute between Ryde and Brading this afternoon (Sunday). The incident, which occurred around 14:00 at the junction with Harding Shute, has involved a motorcycle and a car. The...

The driver and passenger of a Mitsubishi L200 pick up truck have escaped any serious injury after ploughing into a tree on the outskirts of Wootton earlier today (Sunday).  Police were called to Brocks Copse Road between Wootton and Whippingham...