CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
An arson investigation has been launched by Police after a woman was injured in a garage fire in Ventnor, with officers probing whether the fire was started with intent to endanger life. Emergency services rushed to an address on Spring...
Read moreDetailsEmergency services are responding to a serious crash, in which 2 people are trapped, on the main road between Arreton and Apse Heath tonight (Saturday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised appliances from Newport, Shanklin and...
Read moreDetailsA 24-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of affray following an incident in Wootton last night (Friday). Police were called to an address on Mary Rose Avenue at 21:19 to reports that a number of men were...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters are assisting paramedics with gaining entry to a property in Ryde this morning (Saturday). Police have closed Cross Street, between George Street and Union Street, whilst colleagues from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service work to make...
Read moreDetailsA minor 2-car collision is causing some tailbacks in Arreton this morning (Friday). The incident has occurred on Arreton Street - the main road between Sandown and Newport - near to the junction with Cherrywood View. Police are on scene...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Navy Bomb Disposal experts have been in attendance in Bembridge this evening (Thursday) following the discovery of a piece of ordnance on the beach. Police were alerted to the find, between Paddock Drive and Warner’s Hotel, earlier on today....
Read moreDetailsA crash at Arreton, which is understood to involve a child, has prompted a response from emergency services this afternoon (Thursday). The incident has occurred at the junction of Downend Road and Arreton Street - the main road between Sandown...
Read moreDetailsJust 5 years after making a significant investment in launching their first restaurant on the Isle of Wight, Prezzo has announced that it will be closing its 'non-viable' Newport eatery for good. The Italian restaurant chain opened in Newport High...
Read moreDetailsA woman fell into the River Medina earlier this afternoon (Wednesday) after suffering a medical episode. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Newport Quay at around 12:30. Concerned onlookers raised the alarm after the female entered the water...
Read moreDetailsA road traffic collision on the main road from Godshill to Whitwell has resulted in the carriageway becoming blocked this morning (Wednesday). The incident, which has occurred near Sheepwash Lane, involves a 4x4 vehicle towing a large trailer and a...
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