First reported by Island Echo

HM Coastguard has tasked 2 of the Isle of Wight's Coastguard Rescue Teams to assist with the extrication of a casualty at Blackgang Chine this afternoon (Tuesday). Needles and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams have responded to the popular family attraction,...

A flood alert has been issued for the St Johns area of Ryde this morning (Tuesday) following another night of heavy rain, with over 30mm falling in just 4 hours. The Environment Agency say that the water level in the...

Firefighters and Coastguard Rescue Teams have led a 16-year-old boy to safety after he fell off the coastal path and ended up down a cliff in Bembridge tonight (Monday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted...

Police investigating a public order incident outside the Pavilion Bar in Ryde on Saturday (24th July) have charged 2 men and are taking no further action against 2 others. As previously reported by Island Echo, multiple police units responded to...

Hovertravel have been forced to suspend their Ryde-Southsea service this afternoon (Monday) due to technical issues with both Flyer craft. Both Island Flyer and Solent Flyer are on the pad at Ryde and unable to operate at what is a...

Police and paramedics are in attendance at a road traffic collision on The Downs near Downend this morning (Monday). The incident has involved 2 vehicles at the top of Newport Shute. Both cars involved in the rear-end smash have been...

A burst water main has been reported in Bembridge tonight (Sunday) leaving homeowners with low pressure or in some cases, without water altogether.  Southern Water is aware of a bust main on Mill Lane between Steyne Road/Sandown Road/Hillway Road mini-roundabout...

Torrential downpours of both hail and rain, accompanied by claps of thunder and lighting strikes, have led to flash flooding and power cuts in the East Wight this afternoon (Sunday). Just days after the Island was basking in 34c heat,...

A dispersal order for the whole of Ryde has been issued by Police after a public order incident on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon (Saturday). Officers were called to reports of a public order incident outside the Pavilion Bar at around...

Needles Coastguard Rescue Team responded to reports of clothes and shoes left on the beach at Colwell this evening (Saturday). HM Coastguard received a 999 call from a concerned member of the public after the belongings were left unattended for...