First reported by Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a property fire in Shanklin this evening (Thursday) following a ‘mini explosion’. 2 appliances from Sandown and Shanklin are on scene at Wilton Park Road, where crews wearing...

The Island's gritting fleet is set to be deployed tonight (Thursday) due to the anticipated low temperatures overnight. Island Roads say that gritters will depart from Stag Lane at 23:00. Over the next year days the mercury is expected to...

Local forecasters have issued a last-minute weather warning for the Isle of Wight as strong winds and heavy rain look set to hit within hours. Forecasters at IW Met Service say that a short spell of very strong and gusty winds,...

2 cars have collided on North Road in Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday). The Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service has mobilised 2 appliances - 1 from Sandown and 1 from Ryde - to the scene with crews working alongside...

13 postcode areas in Sandown have been hit by a power cut this afternoon (Wednesday). Homes and businesses in the PO36 8 region are without electricity supply after the fault manifested itself at around 12:10. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks...

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident in Sandown during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). Police were called to Fitzroy Street shortly after midnight following reports of...

Police have closed Middle Road in both directions following a 2-vehicle collision this evening (Monday). It's understood 1 car and 1 van have been involved in the incident close to Betty Haunt Lane. The road is blocked and motorists are...

Coastguard Rescue Teams are working together with Coastguard Rescue 175 and Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat to assist an injured casualty located on a remote stretch of coastline near Ventnor this afternoon (Sunday). Search and rescue resources from Ventnor and The Needles were...

Firefighters have used specialist equipment to tackle a small chimney fire in Totland this morning (Sunday). 1 appliance from Freshwater was mobilised to the incident at a terraced bungalow by fire control after they received a 999 call. The crew...

Bomb disposal experts have been in attendance in Bembridge this morning (Sunday) following the discovery of 2 pieces of suspected ordnance on the beach. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Portsmouth travelled across the Solent early this...