First reported by Island Echo

A flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast has been extended by the Environment Agency, with warnings that this morning's (Tuesday's) tide will be higher than normal due to unsettled weather. The adverse conditions, including strong South Westerly Force...

Hovertravel has suspended its Ryde-Southsea service due to adverse weather conditions this morning (Tuesday), meaning there are currently no cross-Solent passenger links in the East Wight owing to the suspension of Fastcat services too. As previously reported by Island Echo,...

The ongoing saga of travel disruption to cross-Solent services continues this morning (Tuesday) with the suspension of Wightlink’s Fastcat service. It has been confirmed that due to a mechanical issue, the Ryde-Portsmouth service has been suspended. Island Echo understands the...

Adverse weather has forced Hovertravel to suspend its sailings this morning (Monday). Wind and rain have forced the cancellation which has come into force immediately. Tickets that have already been purchased will be accepted on Wightlink's Fast Cat service. An...

A car that has overturned and come to rest on its roof on the outskirts of Newport has forced the closure of Staplers Road tonight (Friday). Police were called to the incident shortly after 22:30 and are currently in attendance...

A 15-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has pleaded not guilty to 4 terrorism offences including planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack. The unnamed teen appeared at Winchester...

A collision involving 2 vans on Park Road in Cowes has led to the closure of the road this morning (Friday). It’s understood that a van has ploughed into a parked van near to the skate park. The incident occurred...

A man in his 70s has sadly died after suffering a medical episode at the wheel of his VW Polo in Northwood this morning (Thursday). As previously reported by Island Echo, Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the...

28-year-old Jack Tregoning from Ryde has been charged in connection with a number of alleged assaults against a woman known to him. Tregoning, of Alexandra Road, has been charged with 3 counts of assault by beating. The incidents are alleged...

The search for a missing male in the vicinity of Culver Down in the East Wight is being conducted from the air, land and sea tonight (Wednesday). Emergency services including the Police, HM Coastguard, the RNLI and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter...