First reported by Island Echo

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat’s volunteer crew was called to action this afternoon (Wednesday), to assist a jet-ski with engine issues. The crew was tasked by HM Coastguard shortly before 14:20, with the lifeboat travelling the short distance South to...

A man has been detained by Police after he barged past a woman and forced his way into her flat in Ryde earlier this morning (Wednesday). Officers were called to an address on West Hill Road shortly after 08:30 following...

A popular outdoor apparel store is set to close its doors permanently, as Mountain Warehouse announces its retreat from Newport. Some speculation has surrounded the High Street store - which closed temporarily in line with Government coronavirus lockdown rules -...

They were pulled from service at the start of 2021, but the end of the line has well and truly been reached for Island Line's iconic Class 483 trains which are, 1 by 1, being lifted off the track. The...

A yacht aground and taking on water in Newtown Creek prompted the tasking of Yarmouth RNLI this evening (Monday). Yarmouth RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat was tasked to launch by HM Coastguard at 20:34 to reports of a sailing vessel aground...

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Nettlestone this afternoon (Monday). 3 police units responded to Nettlestone Green at just before 12:30. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that officers were called to a domestic...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel at least 2 sailings on its East Cowes-Southampton Route this afternoon (Sunday). Strong winds in the Solent area, married with vessel limitations, mean that 2 vehicle ferry sailings have been pulled. The 13:30...

A kayaker who capsized and was spotted floating in the Western Solent was rescued by Yarmouth Lifeboat earlier this afternoon (Saturday). Solent Coastguard received reports from 2 local kite surfers of a kayaker in difficulty near Colwell Bay at just before 15:10. Volunteers...

5 people were arrested on suspicion of drug driving offences and a total of 6 cars were seized during a roads policing operation across the Isle of Wight last week. Several mainland-based officers descended on the Island in unmarked cars...

Police are reminding motorists that vehicle excise duty - commonly known as road tax - on your vehicle is non transferable after a car was stopped and seized in Sandown this afternoon (Thursday).  The owner of the modified Toyota Chaser says...