First reported by Island Echo

Wightlink is the latest cross-Solent operator to be hit by technical issues, which has resulted in the cancellation of a number of sailings on its Yarmouth-Lymington route today (Saturday). It’s said that the 15:00 and 17:00 timetabled sailings from Lymington,...

Cordons have been erected on a residential road in Binstead this afternoon (Friday) where firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus have entered a property. 2 appliances from Ryde Fire Station were called to the scene on Greenway at around 13:45. At...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has responded to a medical emergency in the village of Godshill this lunchtime (Friday). Medics were scrambled to Central Wight at just before 13:00 to assist colleagues from the Isle of Wight...

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a male tried to take money from the tills at Central Stores in Newport this afternoon (Thursday). Police were called at 14:18 to a report of a robbery at...

Concerns for the welfare of a female - thought to be a young child - led Police and paramedics to respond to a family centre in Newport earlier this afternoon (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called at 13:45...

Red Funnel's Red Jet 4 will not return to service on the hi-speed West Cowes-Southampton route, with the company blaming a drop in passenger numbers and growing maintenance costs for the decision. Earlier today Island Echo reported that Red Funnel...

A car has overturned onto its roof blocking the main road between Godshill and Whitwell this lunchtime (Thursday). Police are en-route to the incident on Whitwell Road, between the junctions of Sheepwash Lane and Southford Lane. The silver hatchback -...

A man armed with a Stanley knife was arrested following a domestic incident in Newport yesterday afternoon (Monday) and has subsequently been charged. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to a domestic-related disturbance outside an address on Angelica...

Concerns for staff working in the care sector on the Isle of Wight led to a multi-agency operation in Ryde yesterday (Monday). As part of efforts to safeguard individuals, Police were joined by Home Office Immigration, Hampshire & Isle of...

Motorists are facing further travel disruption in the East Wight with the closure of the through road in Newchurch this morning (Tuesday). A burst 6-inch water main has led to the closure of Winford Road, between Wackland Lane and Harbors...