First reported by Island Echo

Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight are working together to tackle a large barn fire on the outskirts of Newport this morning (Friday). More than 6 pumping appliances are on scene at Bowcombe, between Carisbrooke and Shorwell, where a...

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and drug driving after Police stopped a van on the dual carriageway in Newport late this morning (Wednesday). Officers pulled over the...

Wightlink has cancelled 4 sailings on its Fastcat service tomorrow (Wednesday) due to essential maintenance. The 11:15 and 22:45 sailings from Portsmouth Harbour have been pulled alongside the 11:45 and 23:10 from Ryde Pier Head. FastCat tickets will be accepted...

An Audi was stolen from a driveway in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Monday) when a thief entered a family home and stole the keys from the kitchen table. Police on the Isle of Wight are now...

An investigation into the supply of drugs on the Isle of Wight led to 2 properties being raided in Newport early this morning (Monday). Officers conducted warrants at addresses on Hunnyhill and Berry Close, Pan at around 07:00. It has...

Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on Mill Hill Road in Cowes this evening (Sunday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are in attendance at the crossroads junction with Bellevue Road. 2 vehicles are understood to be involved...

Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a motor cruiser that had reported having a fouled prop ant lunchtime today (Sunday).  The All Weather Lifeboat was tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at 12:50, with the mission of assisting...

Hovertravel has had to suspend its cross-Solent services for the 5th time in 3 days due to yet more technical issues. An undisclosed problem has led to all services between Ryde and Southsea being cancelled. Only 1 of the Flyer...

A 33-year-old man’s death at an address in Ryde last night (Friday) is being treated as unexplained by Police. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Union Road by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at just gone...

Hovertravel’s Ryde to Southsea service has been hit by yet more technical issues this morning (Saturday), forcing the cancellation of crossings. It was only yesterday that the service was bought to a halt on 2 occasions - first thing in...