CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
Parents have been informed that a member of staff at Christ the King College in Newport has tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter sent out this afternoon, it has been confirmed that a case has been identified and the...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel have cancelled at least 2 car ferry sailings on their East Cowes to Southampton route this morning (Friday). It’s been advised that the 07:30 from Southampton and the 09:00 from East Cowes have both been pulled. Technical issues...
Read moreDetailsPolice have been making enquiries following the discovery of a man's body at an industrial estate on the outskirts of Newport. Officers responded to Bowcombe Business Park at just before 18:45 yesterday evening (Wednesday). The death of the man, aged...
Read moreDetailsThe driver of a Vauxhall Corsa has escaped injury after rolling their vehicle in Brading. Police are in attendance on Coach Lane this evening (Wednesday) where the small hatchback car has come to a rest on its side. Island Echo...
Read moreDetailsA driver has voluntarily surrendered their licence following a crash in Bembridge this morning (Wednesday). Police were called to Foreland Road in the village at around 10:00 when 2 vehicles collided. Officers attended the scene and it soon became clear...
Read moreDetailsEmergency services are attending a road traffic collision in Hale Common near Arreton tonight (Tuesday). A small blue car has been significantly damaged in the crash, which is thought to involve just 1 vehicle. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsMotorists driving up and down Folly Lane in East Cowes have been left with flat tyres as a result of a malicious act. A large number of nails, tacks and screws, some embedded in drinks cans, have been placed down...
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads will once again be gritting the road network tonight (Tuesday) with another night of freezing temperatures expected. Winter has well and truly arrived with the mercury expected to hit zero this evening and into Wednesday morning. Gritters will...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel have suspended their vehicle ferry service between East Cowes and Southampton this morning (Tuesday). Foggy conditions on the Solent, which has reduced visibility below what is permitted to enter or exit Cowes Harbour, means the service has ground...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has responded to a residential property fire in Newport this evening (Monday). Crews from Newport, Cowes and East Cowes were mobilised to Trevor Road near Carisbrooke at shortly before 18:10. Island Echo...
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