First reported by Island Echo

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the rural village of Brighstone in response to a medical emergency this afternoon (Thursday). Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have been joined by the flying doctors...

Police have seized a distinctive Range Rover after its driver failed to stop for Police in Newport yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Officers attempted the pull the vehicle at around 15:00 but the driver thought otherwise. Islanders are now being asked to...

2 ambulance crews from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are in attendance at Ryde this evening (Wednesday) where 2 children have been rescued from the sea. Paramedics are checking over the youngsters and 2 members of the public who...

Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat has launched to save a number of individuals drifting out to sea on an inflatable off Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday). The volunteer lifeboat crew have made best speed to the area having launched at around...

26-year-old Joseph Barrass from Newport has been charged with 5 motoring offences, including dangerous driving, following a pursuit in Shanklin yesterday (Tuesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were involved in the pursuit of a Ford Focus shortly before...

The driver of a vehicle which failed to stop for Police in Shanklin earlier this afternoon (Tuesday) has been arrested on suspicion of several offences, including disqualified driving. A local dog unit requested that a Ford Focus pulled over after...

A tree brought down as a result of strong winds is blocking the main road through Havenstreet this afternoon (Tuesday). Motorists are having to turn around as a result of the obstruction between Stroudwood Road and Main Road, Havenstreet. Island...

Red Funnel has announced that their Hi-Speed Red Jet service between Cowes and Southampton will be suspended until Wednesday morning. The cross-Solent passenger service will be stopped from 17:00 as a result of the adverse weather conditions. The last departures...

Wightlink have cancelled 5 sailings on their West Wight ferry service this evening (Monday) due to a mechanical issue. It has been confirmed that the 18:00 and 19:15 sailings from Lymington have been pulled, alongside the 17:05, 19:00 and 20:10...

Yellow weather warnings for severe gales and heavy rain have been issued by local weather forecasters IW Met Service, as the Isle of Wight says goodbye to the hot Summer sunshine. Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on the...