First reported by Island Echo

HM Coastguard was tasked to investigate reports of a possible diesel spill in Wootton Creek this afternoon (Friday).  Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called to the creek at 15:08 where teams located evidence of some diesel on the surface of...

The latest in a string of warnings has been issued to parents and guardians after an 11-year-old child was approached by a stranger in Sandown yesterday (Thursday). The Bay CE Secondary School has posted on its Facebook page to alert...

A driver that failed to stop for Police evaded pursuing officers during a chase through Binstead estate yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Officers attempted to stop a VW Golf GTI for no insurance and a smell of cannabis on Binstead Road at...

23-year-old Cayliam Marly Sheen is the third man to be charged in relation to an incident at Oak Vale in Oakfield earlier this month. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called at just before 23:00 on Monday 3rd...

A large Police response to Newport Town Centre resulted in a local male being arrested for being drunk and disorderly yesterday evening (Tuesday). Officers were deployed to St James' Square at 18:10 following reports of a public order incident, with...

In an incident reminiscent of an episode of Keeping Up Appearances, a driver who parked on a quiet street in Shanklin has been car shamed by a resident by way of a letter placed on her windscreen. In an apparently...

The ex-tube stock was lifted from the rails and taken from the Island in March. Train fans everywhere are being given the 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to own 1 of the former Island Line train carriages after it was...

A suspected arson investigation is being conducted following a blaze in the grounds of a Newport vehicle garage yesterday (Monday). The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Service mobilised 3 appliances to Prices Garage in Pan Lane at 19:24 yesterday evening...

An appeal has been issued by the owners of a fuel bowser that was stolen from a work site in Arreton last night (Monday). The 2 wheeled tank - used to store and transport quantities of fuel such as diesel...

Firefighters are responding to a serious house fire in Cowes this morning (Tuesday). Black smoke can be seen billowing from a residential property in the area of Arctic Road in the town, with reports of 'explosions' being heard. Several appliances...