First reported by Island Echo

A 30-year-old man from Wimborne in Dorset has been arrested on suspicion of a string of offences following a series of linked incidents across the Isle of Wight yesterday (Saturday), which resulted in an Island-wide manhunt. As first reported by...

A manhunt is underway on the Isle of Wight tonight (Saturday) for a wanted male who has stolen a boat and at least 2 vehicles in a desperate bid to evade capture.  Island Echo understands the individual stole a boat...

Reports of 3 men seen in possession of a knife on the streets of Sandown led to an extensive search of the area last night (Friday). Police were called out at 22:51 following reports of 3 men being seen in...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a diesel spill from a car at Wootton Bridge this evening (Saturday).  The incident, involving an Audi, has taken place on the eastbound side of the road between the bridge...

The owner of a Mercedes has been left with a hefty bill after thugs damaged the car overnight in what appears to be a case of mistake identity. The incident occurred earlier this morning (Saturday) in St George’s Road, Shanklin....

Police on the Isle of Wight are this weekend investigating allegations that a pensioner has been inciting an underage boy to engage in sexual activity. Officers descended on an address in the East Wight yesterday afternoon (Friday) and arrested a...

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug after Police stopped a vehicle on the outskirts of Newport earlier this afternoon (Friday) Numerous Police vehicles descended on Fairlee Road at around 13:15. It has...

35-year-old Jonathan Maertens, who was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years for the sexual abuse of 9 children, has had his sentence extended on appeal. Maertens, from Freshwater, recorded himself abusing the girls aged between 4...

Fire crews from Newport, Cowes, Shanklin and Ryde have responded to an alert at County Hall in Newport this lunchtime (Friday). A total of 5 appliances responded to the heart of democracy on the Island following an alarm activation at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a property on the outskirts of Ryde tonight (Thursday), where a serious chimney fire has broken out. 2 appliances from Ryde Fire Station were called to the residential...