First reported by Island Echo

The Food Warehouse is to open its first Isle of Wight store in time for Christmas, it has been revealed. As previously reported by Island Echo, a planning application to change the use of the former PC World building in...

Red Funnel have suspended their Red Jet service until further notice due to adverse weather conditions, with Hovertravel also suspending their cross-Solent operation this afternoon (Sunday). Choppy seas have led to the 2 separate operators taking the decision to cancel...

Fire crews from Newport and East Cowes have been called in to deal with flooding at a commercial premises in Newport this morning (Saturday). Newport’s retained appliance was mobilised to Utilita on Newport High Street at around 10:00 following reports...

The driver of a van that jumped a red light and crashed into a taxi in Sandown yesterday evening was not under the influence of drink or drugs, according to Police. Officers rushed to The Broadway at around 18:30 as...

The driver of a Renault Clio has been left shaken but uninjured after crashing into a fallen tree on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Friday). Severe gales and heavy rain overnight has resulted in a number of trees, branches...

Motorists are experiencing delays in Arreton following a minor road traffic collision this afternoon (Thursday).  A car has mounted a verge after the female driver suffered a medical episode at the wheel. It’s understood a number of other cars have...

A car has been damaged beyond recognition in a crash on Racecourse this morning (Thursday).  The silver sports car - believed to be a Vauxhall VX220 - has careered off the carriageway between Racecourse Roundabout and the start of Fairlee...

Cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has come under attack, with critical IT systems brought to a halt - but customer data, including payment details, is said to be safe. On Monday, Red Funnel announced that they were experiencing IT issues...

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and severe gales has been issued for the Isle of Wight. IW Met Service says that a small but strong area of low pressure will sit close to the south of the UK...

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were called to reports of a red flare being fired in Ventnor last night (Tuesday), but it was soon ascertained that it had been fired from dry land. The team were carrying out monthly checks at...