First reported by Island Echo

The extent of a blaze that ripped through the former Cygnet Hotel in Sandown last night has been revealed, with firefighters now standing down some 14-and-a-half hours after the fire broke out. It was at just before 17:25 yesterday (Saturday)...

Yet another blaze has erupted at a derelict hotel in Sandown, with firefighters on scene tackling the fire at the former Cygnet Hotel this afternoon (Saturday). It was just before 17:30 that members of the public dialled 999 at the...

Emergency services are responding to a crash involving at least 2 vehicles on Middle Road near Calbourne this evening (Friday). Island Echo is told at least 1 vehicle - a Nissan Navara, understood to be attempting an overtake of a...

A tractor has been completely destroyed following a fire in a field in Wootton earlier today (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was first called at around 12:00, following reports of a tractor well ablaze in...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has been scrambled to an ongoing medical emergency in Lake this morning (Wednesday). Specialists medics left their Thruxton base at around 11:15, following calls to assist the Isle of Wight Ambulance...

The RNLI is closing its Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes after more than 60 years of operations - a major blow to local employment and the wider Isle of Wight economy. Staff at the lifeboat centre were informed today...

Plans for potential industrial action involving Wightlink staff have been shelved following an agreement between the cross-Solent ferry operator and the RMT union. It has been confirmed this afternoon (Tuesday) that the RMT has officially withdrawn its ballot for industrial...

An elderly woman has been led to safety tonight (Sunday) after firefighters responded to fears of a fire inside a Binstead home - with her trapped inside. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised to Grange Avenue...

A medical emergency on board the Wight Sky has caused delays of up to 45 minutes on Wightlink’s Yarmouth to Lymington route this afternoon (Friday). Passengers travelling with Wightlink are being advised to check in as usual for their booked...

No injuries have been reported following a 3-car collision on a main road in Cowes this morning (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 08:37 with reports of a collision on Newport Road in Cowes involving 3...