First reported by Island Echo

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the grounds of a nunnery in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday) in response to a medical incident.  The helicopter has touched down at St Cecilia’s Abbey near Appley. It’s understood...

The body of a 60-year-old man was found at a property in Little London, Newport yesterday afternoon (Sunday), prompting a Police response.  Police were deployed to an address on the banks of the River Medina at 13:04 following the sudden...

A car that was stolen from an address in Newport overnight has been found crashed and abandoned on the downs this morning (Monday). Police attended the scene in a field at the top of The Downs Road at around 08:50...

A speeding car that was being chased by Police has lost control along a quiet residential road and has smashed into multiple parked cars in Newport this evening (Sunday). The incident occurred on Robin Hood Street on Pan Estate at...

Detectives have launched an investigation into a stabbing in Newport Town Centre last night (Thursday), which saw a woman in her 20s receive a cut to her arm and an 18-year-old girl punched and kicked. As first reported by Island...

Hovertravel are working to identify and fix a problem with their Solent Flyer craft after a mechanical breakdown led to an extended crossing on the last flight to Ryde last night (Thursday). Passengers have told Island Echo that the 20:30...

An area of Church Litten in Newport has been cordoned off by Police after an alleged stabbing in the park last night (Thursday). Officers are maintaining a guard around the crime scene which is focused on an exercise area in...

A collision between 2 BMWs in Bembridge has led to an emergency response from Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service tonight (Thursday). The incident has occurred on Steyne Road in the village, with a black...

Beaper Shute between Ryde and Brading is being put under an emergency closure this afternoon (Wednesday) to allow a dangerous tree to be cut down. Island Roads are sending contractors to the main Ryde to Brading road after discovering that...

Hovertravel has suspended its Ryde-Southsea service this morning (Wednesday) due to strong winds. The service has ground to a halt as the wind speeds exceed the safe working limits for the Flyer craft. Hover tickers are being accepted on Wightlink’s...