First reported by Island Echo
VAN DRIVER SOUGHT AFTER CRASHING INTO CONCRETE BARRIERS AND DUMPING VAN
Police are making enquiries after a van crashed into concrete barriers in Lake last night (Wednesday), narrowly avoiding careering into workmen. At just before midnight, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision...
Read moreDetailsWIFE STANDS BY THROAT SLASHER HUSBAND WHO TOOK KNIFE TO HER AND FAMILY DOG
The wife of a Binstead man who slashed her throat with a craft knife, just moments after stabbing the family dog to death, is standing by him - despite his attempts to kill her. Earlier today (Wednesday) a jury found...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE TOUCHES DOWN IN SANDOWN ON THIRD ISLAND MISSION TODAY
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been tasked to the Isle of Wight for the 3rd time today (Wednesday), landing in Sandown once again. The helicopter landed shortly after 18:10, touching down at Sandown & Lake Football...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE SCRAMBLED TO SEAVIEW ON 2ND SHOUT OF THE MORNING
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Seaview this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the seaside village. The distinctive yellow and green helicopter has touched down at Seaview Football Club with...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE LANDS AT FORT STREET IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY IN SANDOWN
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Sandown this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the town. 2 flying medics have joined the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at a residential property off...
Read moreDetailsSIGHTING OF POSSIBLE UPTURNED RIB PROMPTS LIFEBOAT LAUNCH
The volunteer crew of Bembridge RNLI were mustered for the 22nd shout of the year this afternoon (Tuesday) after a member of the public spotted a possible upturned RIB off the coast. At around 16:45, Solent Coastguard requested the launch...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE INCIDENT AT ESPLANADE STATION BRINGS TRAINS TO A HALT
Police and paramedics are in attendance at Ryde Esplanade where an incident has forced the suspension of all Island Line trains this evening (Tuesday). Emergency services responded to the scene at the railway station at around 19:30. The official line...
Read moreDetails2 ARRESTS MADE AFTER TEEN BOYS APPROACHED IN BINSTEAD
2 men in their 40s have been arrested, questione and released following a suspicious incident in Binstead over the weekend in which 2 teenage boys were approached. Police were called at 17:45 yesterday (Sunday) with reports of a suspicious incident...
Read moreDetails‘DO NOT USE’ NOTICE ISSUED AS HUNNYHILL RESIDENTS WITHOUT WATER FOR ANOTHER 2 DAYS
Southern Water has informed some households on Hunnyhill in Newport that they will be without water for another 2 days, with a 'do not use' notice issued. As previously reported by Island Echo, engineers have been working to fix a...
Read moreDetailsHOUR-LONG DELAYS EXPECTED ON WIGHTLINK’S FISHBOURNE FERRY SERVICE DUE TO RAMP ISSUE
A technical issue with the loading ramp is causing delays on Wightlink's Fishbourne-Portsmouth service this morning (Monday), with customers being advised to expect 60-minute delays. The cross-Solent operator is warning those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight that...
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