First reported by Island Echo

A 39-year-old man from Newport who was arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire broke out in Pan on Wednesday morning has been released and the investigation dropped. As previously reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of...

Police and paramedics have responded to concerns for the welfare of a man on Ryde Pier this afternoon (Thursday). Officers responded to the seafront at Ryde at 13:00, accompanied by paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IOWAS). It...

Around 300 households in Newport are without water this morning (Thursday) as a result of a burst main. Southern Water is apologising to those in the PO30 2 postcode area who have woken to find they are unable to have...

Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts have been in attendance at Bembridge this afternoon (Wednesday) following the discovery of a piece of suspected ordnance. It was on Tuesday afternoon that an object was located at Forelands and reported to HM Coastguard....

A 39-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a property on Pan Estate earlier this morning (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was mobilised to Robin Hood Street...

The icy conditions affecting the roads are now also causing issues on the railway network, with Island Line trains suspended until at least midday. South Western Railway says that icy rail conditions between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin have led to...

A fire has caused significant damage to a 1st floor maisonette on Pan Estate in Newport this morning (Wednesday). 4 appliances from Ventnor, Shanklin, East Cowes and Freshwater are on scene at Robin Hood Street, alongside the Isle of Wight...

Fire crews from across the Island are tackling a fire that has broken out at a B&B in the centre of Newport this morning (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are on scene at Quay Street,...

An 81-year-old woman from Totland has tragically died after being run over by a lorry on the High Street in Newport, with the driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Emergency services rushed to the scene outside...

Icy conditions on the Island’s roads have led to at least 2 crashes tonight (Monday), including 1 involving a Land Rover Discovery that has rolled over near Havenstreet. The incident has occurred on Combley Road, close to Lynn Cross. Island...