First reported by Island Echo

Firefighters from Ryde, Newport and Ventnor are tackling a fire in the open in East Cowes this morning (Tuesday). At just before 10:00, an appliance from Ryde was mobilised to an area near to the coast, thought to be between...

A group of travellers have set up camp in a field in Ryde. The incursion happened at the tail end of last week on land off Smallbrook Lane, which is owned by the Isle of Wight Council. 4 caravans and...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed yet ANOTHER delay in bringing the Cowes Floating Bridge back into service. It was initially planned that the Floating Bridge would be suspended for 10 days from Tuesday 14th July. However, the vessel...

Hays Travel, which operates 3 branches on the Isle of Wight, has announced that up to 878 jobs are to be axed at the company. The travel agent employs around 4,500 people nationwide, meaning today's announcement will see approximately 20%...

2 young people reported to be in trouble along a remote section of coastline on the Isle of Wight have been found following a search and rescue operation during the early hours of this morning (Monday). At just before midnight,...

A driver is being sought by Police following a crash in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Shortly before 01:10, a vehicle ploughed into a brick wall at Ryde Demolition on St John's Hill. Despite considerable damage...

A car has caught fire following a serious road traffic collision in Yarmouth this morning (Sunday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance on Tennyson Road, where a single vehicle has been involved in a crash. 3 fire...

2 Coastguard Rescue Teams and Bembridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat have been involved in the rescue of a woman with a suspected broken ankle at Priory Bay this evening (Saturday). Solent Coastguard were alerted to the plight of the casualty on...

Police have closed a road in the centre of Newport this afternoon (Friday) as a result of a lorry colliding with a bay window. The incident has taken place on Lugley Street, between Holyrood Street and St James' Street. It...

3 people have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent following an assault in Sandown during the early hours of this morning (Friday). Police were called to the High Street at 00:12 this morning to reports of...