First reported by Island Echo

Police have seized a number of cannabis plants found growing in a field on the outskirts of Newport. Officers say that it appears persons unknown went to a lot of time and effort to grow the plants off of Calbourne...

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 30c on the Isle of Wight by the end of the week, according to IW Met Service. Forecasters say that a surge of hot air from Spain will move northwards bringing a short...

HM Coastguard are coordinating a search and rescue operation involving the Coastguard helicopter and a local independent lifeboat in the South Wight this evening (Sunday). Coastguard Rescue 175 from Lee-on-Solent and Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat are currently involved in the...

The rescue of a dolphin, which has become stuck on the banks of The Causeway, is underway in Freshwater this morning (Sunday). The British Divers Marine Life Rescue organisation has been alerted to the situation, as have HM Coastguard. 2 members...

A fallen tree has come down across Middle Road near Calbourne this morning (Sunday). The busy Newport to Freshwater road is currently blocked in both directions near to Swainston Manor. The road is impassable. Motorists are being turned around with...

A car has left the road and crashed head-on into a hedgerow in Nettlestone this morning (Saturday). A silver Ford Ka, driven by a young female, is embedded in the hedge having seemingly lost control on a long right hand...

A cyclist has been treated for minor injuries after coming off their push bike in the West Wight this morning (Saturday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to Weston Lane at the junction with Alum Bay Old Road...

A pie left cooking in the microwave oven led to the turnout of 2 fire appliances to an address in Shanklin late last night (Friday). A domestic fire alarm at The Rogers, off Green Lane, was trigged by the burnt...

An intoxicated woman has been conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital after suffering a fall on the beach at Seaview tonight (Friday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to the scene next to Sea View Yacht Club  shortly before...

Coastguard teams are working to rescue a dog that has gone over the cliff at Tennyson Down near Freshwater Bay tonight (Friday). Ventnor and Needles Coastguard Rescue Teams are working to locate the animal after being alerted to it’s plight...