First reported by Island Echo
RAMP ISSUE AT FISHBOURNE CAUSES CROSS-SOLENT DELAYS
A problem with the link span at Wightlink’s Fishbourne terminal is causing delays to the operator’s cross-Solent service tonight (Monday). The vessel St Clare is currently stuck in port as a result of the technical hiccup, which means the 19:00...
Read moreDetailsFOG WARNING FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO COME INTO FORCE OVERNIGHT
A yellow weather warning for localised mist and fog has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with conditions becoming hazardous overnight and as the sun rises on Tuesday morning. IW Met Service has issued the warning tonight stating that patches...
Read moreDetailsCOMMUTERS HIT BY MONDAY MORNING CANCELLATIONS ON RED JET SERVICE
An issue with the generator onboard Red Jet 7 has led to a number of cancellations on Red Funnel’s hi-speed service between West Cowes and Southampton this morning (Monday). A total of 6 sailings have been cancelled this morning so...
Read moreDetailsVAN FIRE IN VENTNOR SEES SHANKLIN CREW TURN OUT
A 999 call reporting a van fire in central Ventnor has led to a call out for Shanklin’s retained firefighters this Sunday lunchtime. 1 appliance has been mobilised to Albert Street in the town by Hampshire & Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON FOLLOWING SATURDAY MORNING HOUSE FIRE
59-year-old Andrew Turner, from Sandown, has been charged with arson following a house fire on Beachfield Road in the town yesterday morning (Saturday). Turner, who himself lives on Beachfield Road, is to appear before Magistrates on Monday charged with arson...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE, FIRE AND AMBULANCE RESPOND TO INCIDENT AT DERELICT TOWN HALL BUILDING IN RYDE
A person thought to be inside the former town hall building in Ryde has prompted an emergency response from police, firefighters and paramedics this morning (Sunday). Emergency services are currently in attendance on Lind Street, where the incident is unfolding...
Read moreDetailsPROPERTY FIRE IN SANDOWN FORCES CLOSURE OF ROAD
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service crews are tackling a property fire in Sandown this morning (Saturday). 5 appliances from Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor - including the aerial ladder platform from Ryde -are on scene at Beachfield...
Read moreDetails3 FIRE CREWS RESPOND AS GARAGE BLAZE BREAKS OUT IN BRADING
Fire crews are tackling a garage blaze on a residential road in Brading this evening (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has crews from Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin on scene at Nicholas Close. The outbuilding -...
Read moreDetailsDELAYS OF UP TO 3 HOURS WARNS RED FUNNEL AS FURTHER CANCELLATIONS ANNOUNCED
Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel is warning of delays of up to 3 hours on its East Cowes-Southampton vehicle ferry service today (Friday) due to further cancellations. Disruption on the busy route is now entering its 3rd day with the 04:30,...
Read moreDetailsTRAVEL CHAOS AT YARBRIDGE TO CONTINUE WITH SGN WORKS SET TO LAST INTO DECEMBER
Significant disruption between Ryde and Sandown is to continue with confirmation from SGN that their emergency works at Yarbridge are set to last until at least 6th December, with a full road closure set to be put in place. The...
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