First reported by Island Echo

Police are in attendance at Culver Down this afternoon (Sunday) due to concerns for the welfare of an individual.  The constabulary were alerted at just before 15:28 with 2 units responding to the East Wight beauty spot. It comes less...

Firefighters from Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde have been called to a commercial property in Sandown this afternoon (Sunday) following reports of a washing machine fire. 2 pumping appliances and an aerial ladder platform were mobilised to Claremont House on Leed...

2 men from the Isle of Wight are due to appear in court charged with breaching the COVID-19 legislation in place to protect the local community. Police have been working to reassure, educate and, where necessary, enforce the Government's restrictions...

Emergency services are attending Culver Down near Sandown this evening (Saturday) where concerns have been raised for the welfare of an individual. Coastguard Rescue Officers from the Bembridge and Ventnor teams are on scene alongside local Police. Island Echo readers...

HM Coastguard are conducting a search of the beach at Shanklin this lunchtime (Saturday) following the discovery of a pile of clothing. Coastguard Rescue Officers from Bembridge and Ventnor are on scene at the far end of the Esplanade with...

A blaze which ripped through several gardens before spreading to and destroying a house in Ryde on Thursday afternoon is thought to have been caused by sunlight shining on a glass bottle in a hedge. Firefighters from across the Island...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised to reports of a property fire in Brading tonight (Friday). 2 fire appliances are currently on scene at The Mews off the High Street, behind the town's shop. An ambulance...

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge, Ventnor and The Needles are working to rescue an individual who has become stuck on the cliffs at Culver this evening (Friday). The incident is currently unfolding after the alarm was raised by the casualty...

A drive-through coronavirus mobile testing facility is to open on the Isle of Wight as part of the government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers. The Island facility has been arranged through close...

The Government has confirmed that it is to fast track the launch of a new trial using drones to transport medical supplies between the mainland and the Isle of Wight. Back in January, Island Echo reported that drones could in...