First reported by Island Echo

A Land Rover 4x4 has overturned on a country lane near Godshill this morning (Monday). Bagwich Lane is currently blocked in both directions as a result of the low-speed incident, which has occurred on the single track road between The...

A jaywalking badger that crossed the railway track and inadvertently touched the third rail prompted a call out for firefighters from Shanklin this morning (Monday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Sandown Train Station shortly...

Police have closed the main Newport to Sandown road at Blackwater this evening (Sunday) as a result of a road traffic collision involving a van. The incident has occurred on the A3056 between Blackwater Hollow and Merstone Lane, near to...

No trains are operating between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin this weekend due to maintenance works. South West Railway have confirmed that the line is closed all day today (Saturday) and again tomorrow for signalling work and line maintenance. Taxis...

Firefighters from Newport and Ryde have responded to reports of the smell of burning at a residential care home in Blackwater this afternoon (Saturday). 3 pumping appliances and an aerial ladder platform are currently on scene off Blackwater Hollow having...

2 vehicles have been involved in a road traffic collision on the junction of Mill Hill Road and Belle Vue Road in Cowes tonight (Friday), which has resulted in serious damage to a Renault Clio. Emergency services are currently on...

A Year 5 student was found to be carrying a kitchen knife in their school bag at a primary school in Newport this morning (Friday), prompting a letter to be sent to parents warning them to remain vigilant.  Concerned children...

Dozens of contract workers at GKN Aerospace in East Cowes have been let go as a result of the ongoing issues with the Boeing 737 MAX, which has led to a reduction in production.  Island Echo understands that 37 members...

A teenage girl who was tragically killed in a road traffic collision near Arreton earlier this month has been named as 19-year-old Michaela Logan from Carisbrooke Road, Newport. As previously reported by Island Echo, Michaela was driving along the main...

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have entered a property and removed an overheated saucepan from the stove in Freshwater this afternoon (Tuesday).  1 appliance was mobilised to an address at The Sheilings at just before 16:40. Island Echo is told that...