First reported by Island Echo

The quick actions of a member of staff at a support living home in Ryde have been praised by the fire service, after a small kitchen fire broke out this lunchtime (Wednesday). It was just before 12:20 that Hampshire &...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down in Lake this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency at a residential address. It was just before 07:35 that an emergency 999 call was made, prompting a...

A traffic bollard was flattened when a suspected drink driver crashed in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). It was just before 00:45 that a white BMW 1-Series travelled up Smallbrook Lane and failed to make a...

Police have launched an investigation after thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a van in Newport overnight, with other vehicles also ransacked. A number of parked cars and vans in the vicinity of Chichester Walk, off Furrlongs...

Police have cordoned off a pharmacy in Ryde as investigations get underway into a break-in that occurred overnight. Officers are in attendance at Boots on Rink Road this morning (Tuesday), where a side window has been smashed to gain access...

A helicopter has reportedly crashed on the outskirts of Shanklin this morning (Bank Holiday Monday), prompting a major emergency service response. A plethora of emergency crews are responding to the incident in the vicinity of Shanklin Road between Shanklin and...

Fears of people in distress following the discovery of buoyancy aids on the beach at Sandown prompted the tasking of HM Coastguard last night (Saturday). Calls with reports that a pair of buoyancy aids had washed up on the beach...

Hovertravel has been forced to suspend its cross-Solent service this morning (Friday) due to a technical issue, with both of its Flyer craft out of service. The 07:15 from Ryde to Southsea has failed to operate, with all crossings expected...

Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its vehicle ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight this evening (Thursday) due to a mechanical breakdown - just as the busy Bank Holiday Weekend gets underway. The 17:00 sailing from...

Emergency crews have rushed to Sandford on the outskirts of Godshill this afternoon (Thursday) where a lorry has left the road and wiped out a gas main. Police, fire and paramedics are currently on scene on Shanklin Road (A3020), near...