First reported by Island Echo

2 mainland men were arrested as they tried to flee the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday) following an alleged serious assault in Newport, which has left a 20-year-old man with a broken jaw and eye socket. Police were called...

A new passenger ferry service is set to begin operations between Yarmouth and Lymington next week, it has been announced. Quay 2 Quay, in conjunction with the Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and Lymington Harbour Commissioners, will run a foot passenger service...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help locate a male who made 'gestures' to an 11-year-old girl in Newport yesterday morning (Wednesday), which has sparked concern among the local community. The young girl was on her way...

Firefighters from Shanklin, Ventnor, Newport and Ryde are battling to save a bungalow on a rural lane on the outskirts of Shanklin this morning (Thursday).  It was around 10:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service initially...

A 48-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man are in custody this evening (Monday) following an alleged assault on 2 people in Shanklin. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an investigation after 2 individuals were assaulted at an address...

The sudden appearance of a sink hole in the middle of the road has led to the emergency closure of a main route in East Cowes today (Monday). It was shortly before 15:00 this afternoon that Island Roads rushed to...

Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight are once again tackling a fire at one of Sandown’s derelict hotels - this time at the former Esplanade Hotel. It was at around 04:30 this morning (Sunday) that Hampshire & Isle of...

Police have cordoned off a section of the Esplanade in Sandown following an incident during the early hours of this morning (Saturday) which has left blood on the pavement. It was just gone midnight that officers first arrived on scene...

34-year-old Reece Chilcott has pleaded guilty to 2 pharmacy burglaries committed in Newport earlier this week (Tuesday). Chilcott, of no fixed abode, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier today (Friday) charged with 2 counts of burglary other...

Police are appealing for witnesses to a business burglary at T.M. Barber Jewellers in Newport last week (Thursday 11th September). On the day in question, at around 09:40, a man stole a gold chain after being shown it by a...