First reported by Island Echo
CAMPERVAN GUTTED BY EARLY HOURS BLAZE AT HOLIDAY PARK IN SHANKLIN
An arson investigation has been launched after a campervan was destroyed by fire at Lower Hyde Holiday Park in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 4 appliances...
Read moreDetailsSEARCH IN THE DARK FOR POSSIBLE PERSON IN THE WATER AT VENTNOR
A land and sea search for a possible person in the water is underway in Ventnor tonight (Monday). Police have been joined by HM Coastguard on the Esplanade, where officers from both services are searching along the beach and in...
Read moreDetailsMAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN AT SHOP IN SHANKLIN
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary following an incident at a newsagent in Shanklin over the weekend. Police received a report at 11:06 on Sunday 17th March that attempts had been made to break into Shanklin...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CLOSE MAIN ROAD AS VAN SLIPS INTO DITCH AND POWER CABLE FALLS ACROSS CARRIAGEWAY
The main road between Sandown and Newport has been closed in both directions by Police this lunchtime (Monday) as a result of a collision, which has seen a power cable fall across the carriageway and a delivery van come off...
Read moreDetailsBURNT COOKING SEES FIREFIGHTERS RUSH TO WEST WIGHT PROPERTY
Burnt cooking led to a call out for firefighters from Freshwater and Newport this morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted shortly after 09:00 to reports of an alarm sounding and smoke issuing at...
Read moreDetailsMINOR INJURIES SUSTAINED AFTER CYCLIST AND CAR COLLIDE ON MAIN ROAD INTO COWES
A cyclist suffered minor injuries following a collision with a car at a busy junction on the outskirts of Cowes this morning (Monday). The incident occurred at the junction of Place Road and Three Gates Road and saw a car...
Read moreDetailsBAGS ON THE BEACH AT BINSTEAD FOUND TO CONTAIN BEDDING NOT DRUGS
Police have been investigating the discovery of bags on a beach in Binstead, but fears of them being filled with drugs have been alleviated. Officers were called at around 10:30 to reports of multiple bags washing up on a beach...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL BOSS APOLOGISES AFTER SHAMBOLIC SERVICE – CUSTOMERS OFFERED VOUCHERS
The boss of Red Funnel has apologised to customers and recognised that the level of service provided by the company this weekend is 'not acceptable to the Island'. The apology comes after Red Eagle was pulled from service on Saturday...
Read moreDetailsMP SLAMS RED FUNNEL AS COMPANY ‘GIVES UP ON THE ISLAND’
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has publicly blasted Red Funnel, stating that CEO Fran Collins should “either run a bloody service or get somebody else to do so”. Mr Seely took to Twitter last night (Saturday) in response to...
Read moreDetailsROAD CLOSED AS PARAMEDICS TEND TO INJURED PEDESTRIAN
Police have closed a busy road in Sandown this lunchtime (Saturday) as paramedics tend to a pedestrian who has been hit by a car. The incident has occurred on Station Avenue, near to the junction with Albert Road. Emergency services...
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