First reported by Island Echo

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...

Police are to step up patrols in Lake following a recent spate of vehicle crime in the area which has seen 2 cars keyed. Officers and PCSOs will be talking with local residents and scoping out CCTV as a result...

2 men have been arrested - 1 of whom was reported to be carrying a hammer - after a public order incident at the ferry terminal in Cowes this afternoon (Monday). Police were called to a report of a public...

Robin Hill Country Park is being put on the market due to a prolonged period of financial turbulence, its owners Vectis Ventures have confirmed in a shock announcement this afternoon (Monday). The Isle of Wight-based holding company that controls and...

2 casualties were taken to St Mary's Hospital following a road traffic collision between a van and an electric wheelchair in Shanklin this morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Green Lane, near the junction with...

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle collided with a parked car in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were called at 00:50 to reports of a 2 vehicle collision on...

2 people who were stuck on the rocks near Culver after capsizing their kayak have been rescued this afternoon (Saturday). HM Coastguard were alerted just after 12:20 and rescue teams were swiftly deployed. Sandown Lifeboat helped the 2 kayakers ashore...

A man seen carrying a machete on the streets of Ryde has prompted the deployment of Armed Police to the town this lunchtime (Saturday). St Thomas’ Street has been closed to pedestrians and all traffic as armed officers take up position...

CCTV footage of a Police sergeant using 'simply inexcusable' force against 2 detainees in custody at Newport has been released following the dismissal of Sgt Simon Lythgoe yesterday (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, 50-year-old Simon Lythgoe appeared before...