First reported by Island Echo

BREAKING: Specialist police officers from the mainland are carrying out a forensic examination in Newport after a cyclist was found with serious injuries, which has resulted in them being flown to Southampton's Major Trauma Unit.

BREAKING: A residential street running through the centre of Newport’s Pan Estate has been cordoned off by Police this evening (Monday) following a road traffic incident involving a cyclist.

BREAKING: A suspected electrical fault has sparked a fire at a flat in central Ryde, which has tragically claimed the lives of resident animals this evening (Monday).

BREAKING: A piece of metal hanging dangerously from the Island’s tallest building has led to a call out for firefighters to Sandown this afternoon (Monday).

BREAKING: Southern Water is carrying out emergency works to fix a leak at its pumping station on Ventnor Esplanade, it has been confirmed.

BREAKING: 3 men have been charged and remanded in custody in connection with a large-scale illegal cannabis grow at a hotel in Shanklin.

BREAKING: Red Funnel is advising of early morning cancellations on its vehicle ferry service tomorrow (Saturday).

BREAKING: Police, HM Coastguard and Ryde Inshore Rescue have all been involved in the search for an individual on the seafront at Ryde this lunchtime (Boxing Day), amid concerns for their welfare.

BREAKING: For the third night in a row, Island Roads will be deploying its fleet of gritters across the Isle of Wight tonight (Boxing Day).

A busy convenience store in the village of Bembridge has been unable to open as planned over Christmas due to vandals targeting the shop.