First reported by Island Echo

A problem with the signalling on Island Line has resulted in a suspension of train services between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin this morning (Sunday). The issue means it is unsafe for trains to operate and therefore services running up...

A 33ft yacht that became dismasted in the seas off the Isle of Wight was towed to the safety of Bembridge Harbour last night (Saturday). Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat at just before 19:10...

2 people in their 40s have been questioned by detectives after a woman suffered injuries to her arm and torso in Ventnor yesterday (Friday). Police were called to reports of an assault at a flat on Albert Street in the town...

Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a car crash in Havenstreet this afternoon (Saturday). The incident has occurred on Combley Road between Briddlesford Road and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. 2 fire appliances from Newport and Ryde are...

Fire crews from Newport are inspecting a boat amid fears a fire has broken out on board. 2 appliances are currently on scene at Island Harbour, on the banks of the River Medina, where the motor boat is berthed at...

Police have put a 48-hour dispersal order in place for Newport Town Centre as anti-social behaviour is said to be causing members of the public harassment, alarm and distress. The order, which is implemented under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,...

Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist on the main road in and out of East Cowes at Whippingham this afternoon (Thursday). The incident has occurred near the long bend in the road between Alverstone...

2 teenagers cut off by the tide on one of the most remote stretches of Isle of Wight coastline have been rescued by Cowes RNLI this evening (Wednesday). The teens, both 15-years-old, found themselves in difficulty in the vicinity of...

 A medical emergency on board a yacht located 2 miles West of Cowes led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat this afternoon (Wednesday). Solent Coastguard was alerted to a male being taken ill on board a 29ft yacht, which...

A car suddenly burst into flames in the rural village of Niton late last night (Tuesday), leading to a call out for 2 fire crews. Residents dialled 999 at just before 21:30 when they sighted an inferno on Pan Lane,...