First reported by Island Echo
CAR BURSTS INTO FLAMES IN FRESHWATER
Pic: Freshwater Fire Station A 3-series BMW has burst into flames in Freshwater tonight (Wednesday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are responding to the incident on Queen’s Road in the town - a one-way street that joins...
Read moreDetailsTHE FOOD WAREHOUSE COULD SOON BE HEADING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT
The Food Warehouse could soon be opening in Newport if planning permission is granted by the Isle of Wight Council. Permission is being sought to change the use of the former PC World premises on Wakes Retail Park to include...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS LEFT IN DARKNESS AS POWER CUT HITS ROOKLEY & GODSHILL AREAS
A power cut has hit the Island this evening (Monday) resulting in the loss of power to residents and businesses in Rookley and Godshill. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) received reports of a fault to the network at 22.04...
Read moreDetailsWHEEL RIPPED OFF IN 2-CAR CRASH NEAR ASHEY
Police are attending a 2-car road traffic collision on The Downs this evening (Monday). A Ford Fiesta and a VW Polo have collided on a bend between Ashey and the junction with Brading Downs Road. No one is thought to...
Read moreDetailsBODY DISCOVERY IN ST LAWRENCE NOT BEING TREATED AS SUSPICIOUS
The death of a man in his 80s in St Lawrence is not being treated as suspicious, Police say. Emergency services - including the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service - were called to an address on Seven Sisters...
Read moreDetailsVECTRA WIPES OUT STREET FURNITURE IN WHIPPINGHAM CRASH
The driver of a Vauxhall Vectra has caused significant damage to items of street furniture on the main road in and out of East Cowes this lunchtime (Monday). Police are currently on scene at Whippingham, where a car has wiped...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN SUFFERS CHEMICAL BURNS IN HAZMAT INCIDENT IN RYDE
1 person is being taken to hospital as a result of a hazardous materials incident at a residential address in Ryde this morning (Monday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are...
Read moreDetailsBUSES DIVERTED AFTER MINOR COLLISION IN BEMBRIDGE
A minor 2-car collision in Bembridge is causing travel disruption this afternoon (Sunday). Southern Vectis’ Route 8 buses are currently on diversion as a result of a crash on Embankment Road - between the villages of Bembridge and St Helens....
Read moreDetailsDEBRIS ON REVETMENT FOLLOWING LANDSLIP AT SHANKLIN
A landslip has sent tonnes of earth crashing down onto the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin this afternoon (Sunday). Shortly before 14:20, a small section of the cliff collapsed close to Shanklin Sailing Club, spilling debris across the footpath. This...
Read moreDetailsCOASTGUARD CALLED TO HELP INJURED MAN AT COLWELL
Coastguard Rescue Officers were tasked to assist paramedics when a man fell in the West Wight earlier this morning (Saturday). Needles and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams were mobilised to Colwell Bay at 08:37 following a request for assistance from the...
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