First reported by Island Echo

The driver of a Renault Modus has escaped injury this afternoon (Monday) after his vehicle smashed into bollards and railings in the upper reaches of Ventnor.  The crash has occurred on Ocean View Road near the junction with Grove Road...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) was scrambled to a medical emergency in Blackwater this afternoon (Friday). Having been tasked to the Island at around 15:20, it didn't take long for locals to see the green and...

A dog that had fallen down a cliff in Ventnor was rescued by Coastguard crews last night (Thursday). At around 18:30 a dog owner called 999 and asked for the Coastguard’s help after their dog had fallen down a cliff...

The body of a man in his 40s has been discovered amongst the wreckage of a cottage in Brighstone - alongside his 3 dogs - following a blaze in the village earlier this week. As first reported by Island Echo, crews...

Dozens of firefighters from stations across the Isle of Wight are tackling a property fire in Brightstone this morning (Tuesday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a house fire at Gaggerhill Lane off the...

The National Police Air Service helicopter has been scrambled to assist in a search of the countryside near Sandown tonight (Bank Holiday Monday). The assistance of the Bournemouth-based helicopter was called upon by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary shortly before...

Emergency services are responding to a serious road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a van on Long Lane in Newport this evening (Sunday). The incident occurred at just gone 17:00, with Police and ambulance crews responding. Island Echo understands...

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after shocked residents saw a male masturbating whilst sitting in a van in Newport on Monday. The incident occurred on Elm Grove, off Whitepit Lane, on Monday morning and...

3 men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction after a pair of 6-year-old girls were approached in Newport on Monday evening.  It's been reported to Police that a van - with 3 men inside - stopped on...

Police are appealing for anyone with information following an incident in which a 30-year-old man was assaulted by a stranger inside an address in Shanklin over the weekend. Officers were called at 22:41 on Saturday (27th April) by the Isle...