First reported by Island Echo

Armed Police were deployed to Bluebell Meadows in Newport during the early hours of this morning (Thursday), where 3 people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary following an incident involving a handgun in Ryde. Police say they are investigating...

Another major traffic scheme, which is set to last 6 months right through the busy Summer season, will begin in Newport next week. St George's Way is to be extended to include a third lane to help improve traffic flow...

Police cordoned off Ryde Pier in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) whilst looking for 'items' in the sea. According to Hampshire Constabulary, officers were carrying out a search for objects that were believed to be in the sea...

Police have closed the main road between the villages of Godshill and Whitwell following a single vehicle road traffic collision tonight (Tuesday). Island Echo understands a car has rolled onto its roof on Whitwell Road, between Beacon Alley and Roud...

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Shanklin last month. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of attempting to kill a woman on the evening of 19th February. Police...

Concerns for the welfare of a group of people seen on Ryde Sands prompted a call out for Coastguards this evening (Monday). Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team we’re tasked at 18:17 to investigate concerns for persons possibly cut off by the...

A new report published by the Isle of Wight Council has revealed that Floating Bridge No.6 has spent the equivalent of 301 days out of service since it arrived on the Island in 2017. The Isle of Wight Council has...

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) Helicopter from Bournemouth has been called in to assist local Police in the search for a missing person tonight (Sunday). Officers on the ground are currently conducting a search between Sandown and Shanklin with...

Suspected metal thieves have targeted a Coastguard station on the Isle of Wight overnight, potentially putting lives at risk.  Officers from Bembridge Coastguard arrived at the station on Beachfield Road earlier today (Sunday) to find their communications not working correctly....

Firefighters are tackling a vehicle fire in Northwood near Cowes this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance from Newport has been mobilised to the scene on Newport Road, close to the Northwood Stores. Island Echo is told a green van is well...