First reported by Island Echo

An arson investigation has been launched following a fire at a block of flats in the Hunnyhill area of Newport during the early hours of this morning (Friday). Emergency services were called to Hookes Way at just gone 04:00 to...

A fire broke out at a block of flats in Newport overnight leading to a communal area being badly damaged by the flames. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 4 appliances from Newport and Cowes to...

Exciting new plans have been revealed to transform the former ice rink in Ryde into a destination distillery complete with a bar and restaurant. The team behind the world-famous Mermaid Gin have submitted a planning application to the Isle of...

Wightlink has cancelled 8 sailings on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth route this coming Saturday due to staff shortages. The cross-Solent operator says that it has tried to source staff at 'short notice' (2 days), but has failed. As a result, Wightlink has...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman in her 40s was critically injured after being hit by a car in Cowes this morning (Thursday). As previously reported by Island Echo, the casualty has been airlifted to...

A motorcyclist is being tended to in the road outside Newport Police Station after coming off her bike. The incident has occurred on Newport High Street, directly outside the town's police station. Island Echo understands the rider has been thrown...

Police and paramedics have been mobilised to a serious road traffic collision on Newport Road in Cowes this morning (Thursday). It’s thought that a pedestrian has been struck by a car between the junctions of Milton Road and Smithards Lane....

A Vauxhall Astra has careered into a hedge at a busy traffic light junction near Brading - thought to be as a result of a power cut knocking out the lights. The permanent traffic lights at the junction of Beaper...

Firefighters have been called out to an arcing electricity pole in Ashey on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Wednesday). The incident began at just before 07:55 when members of the public spotted a bright light emanating from the pole...

A 25-year old man has been charged for possession of a hammer following an incident at the Red Jet Terminal in Cowes yesterday (Monday). As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called to reports of a public order incident shortly...