First reported by Island Echo

A haul of suspected counterfeit tobacco items and a quantity of cash were seized from a vape shop in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives and officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary executed...

In its second mission to the Island of the day so far, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on the beach at Shanklin this morning (Wednesday) to aid an unwell individual at a local B&B. It...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down in central Ryde this morning (Wednesday) as specialist medics respond to a life-threatening situation in the town. It was just gone midnight that the air ambulance was scrambled to...

The main road between Newport and Cowes has been closed by Police this morning (Tuesday) as a result of a 3-car shunt near the prisons. Emergency services are on scene at Parkhurst Road, near the junction with Clissold Road, where...

Red Funnel has confirmed that it has been sold to leading investment manager Njord Partners, marking the start of a new chapter for the cross-Solent operator. Over the past 5 years, Red Funnel has faced significant challenges, with indebtedness severely...

There is disruption for those crossing the Solent with both Wightlink and Red Funnel this evening (Saturday) with several cancellations due to staffing issues and mechanical breakdowns. Earlier on in the day Wightlink pulled the 12:40 and 14:40 sailings from...

2 mainland men were arrested as they tried to flee the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday) following an alleged serious assault in Newport, which has left a 20-year-old man with a broken jaw and eye socket. Police were called...

A new passenger ferry service is set to begin operations between Yarmouth and Lymington next week, it has been announced. Quay 2 Quay, in conjunction with the Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and Lymington Harbour Commissioners, will run a foot passenger service...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help locate a male who made 'gestures' to an 11-year-old girl in Newport yesterday morning (Wednesday), which has sparked concern among the local community. The young girl was on her way...

Firefighters from Shanklin, Ventnor, Newport and Ryde are battling to save a bungalow on a rural lane on the outskirts of Shanklin this morning (Thursday).  It was around 10:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service initially...