First reported by Island Echo

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in a field off Station Approach in Sandown this evening (Thursday) in response to a medical emergency. Flying medics have rendezvoused  with paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service...

Police have launched an investigation after a group of teenagers were threatened with a knife in Sandown, with a man claiming he would 'slice them up' before then attempting to run the teens over. The incident occurred in the vicinity...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel 8 of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings today (Thursday) due to yet more technical issues. Earlier this afternoon the coolant pump on board Red Jet 6 failed, which resulted in the cancellation of...

A man wanted in connection with an assault in Ryde was arrested by Police last night (Tuesday). At just gone 20:00, officers responded to an address on East Hill Road in the search for a male wanted in connection with...

A motorcyclist has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing into a taxi in Ryde during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the junction of George Street and Cross Street in the town centre...

Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts have been called into action amid fears a piece of unexploded ordnance has washed up in Seaview.  Police were alerted to the discovery on the beach at The Duver at around 08:00, with photographs collated...

The driver of a Ford Focus is being sought by Police tonight (Monday) after legging it from officers when they attempted to stop a vehicle in Newport. Police indicated for a Ford Focus estate to stop as it travelled along...

An investigation is underway after a Freshwater man was arrested and suspected drugs were found following a traffic stop in Newport last night (Saturday). Officers carrying out a patrol were made aware of a vehicle of interest travelling towards Newport...

Emergency services are responding to a 2-car crash in Shalfleet this evening (Friday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are on scene at A3054 Main Road. Island Echo understands 2 vehicles have been involved on the west side of the traffic...

4 men have been arrested in connection with suspected rogue trading after an elderly woman was left feeling frightened in East Cowes this afternoon (Thursday). The group of males were detained by Police on Hefford Road whilst power washing the...