First reported by Island Echo
DRIVER FLEES AFTER CRASHING CAR ON SMALLBROOK LANE
A car has rolled onto its roof resulting in the closure of Smallbrook Lane in both directions this evening (Friday). The incident has occurred close to the humpback bridge between Ashey Road and Great Preston Road. Police are in attendance...
Read moreDetailsMAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ARSON AFTER FRESHWATER FLAT FIRE
A 38-year-old man from Lake has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a flat in Freshwater this morning (Friday). As first reported by Island Echo, firefighters were called to Jubilee Close at around 07:30 having received...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CALLED FOLLOWING FRONT DOOR FIRE IN FRESHWATER
Police have been called to investigate the circumstances of a fire at a block of flats in Freshwater this morning (Friday). 2 fire appliances from Freshwater and Newport were mobilised to Jubilee Close off Camp Road at around 07:30. Island...
Read moreDetailsCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SEES FAMILY EVACUATE HOME IN EAST COWES
A family had to evacuate their home after a carbon monoxide alarm was triggered by a faulty boiler last night (Thursday). Firefighters from East Cowes were mobilised to Chinchen Close on the Hawthorn Meadows estate at 01:33. The retained crew...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN ‘SETS FIRE TO HOUSE’ AFTER DISOBEYING LOCKDOWN RULES
The residents of a house of multiple occupancy in Newport - including a mum-to-be of 30 weeks - had to evacuate overnight when a fire broke out. Emergency services were called to Ceasers Road in the town shortly before 00:40...
Read moreDetailsUNATTENDED BONFIRE POSES RISK TO THATCHED PROPERTIES IN YARMOUTH
Freshwater's retained firefighters have extinguished a large unattended bonfire that was posing a risk to nearby properties near Yarmouth. 1 appliance and a water carrier were mobilised to the scene on Hallets Shute after calls from concerned members of the public....
Read moreDetailsHAY BALE FIRE TACKLED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF NEWPORT
Firefighters have used a hose reel to extinguish a hay bale fire on the outskirts of Newport today (Wednesday). 1 appliance from Newport was mobilised to Betty Haunt Lane following reports of a hay bale well alight. The wholesome crew...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN FOUND NOT GUILTY OF STABBING FRIEND AT FLAT IN RYDE
Vicki Neilson has been found not guilty of causing wounding with intent after she is alleged to have stabbed her friend multiple times with a knife at an address in Ryde last September. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency...
Read moreDetailsFROM BAD TO WORSE: SNOW AND ICE EXPECTED ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT NEXT WEEK
Forecasters are warning that temperatures will plummet next week, bringing the risk of snow and ice across the Isle of Wight. If things weren't complicated enough with coronavirus, IW Met Service are advising tonight (Tuesday) that things will turn from...
Read moreDetailsWITNESS APPEAL AFTER DRIVER SUSTAINS WRIST INJURY IN MIDDLE ROAD CRASH
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle collision on Middle Road last night (Monday). As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to Calbourne Road shortly...
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