First reported by Island Echo
TUMBLE DRYER FIRE TACKLED IN RYDE
Wholetime and retained firefighters from Ryde are tackling an outbuilding fire at an address in the town this lunchtime (Monday). 2 appliances are currently on scene at Pelhurst Road, where a hose reel is being utilised to extinguish what is...
Read moreDetailsBOAT AGROUND AND LISTING HEAVILY ON BEMBRIDGE LEDGE
Bembridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat has launched to a yacht that has run aground and is listing heavily to one side on Bembridge Ledge this morning (Monday). The volunteer crew members were called into action at 07:50 following reports to Solent...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS MOBILISED TO DERELICT CARE HOME
Firefighters have been mobilised to a derelict care home in Sandown this lunchtime (Sunday). Several appliances are on scene at Stonehaven on Carter Street, at the junction with St Johns Road. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service were...
Read moreDetailsHORSEBOX AND CAR COLLIDE NEAR ST HELENS
A horsebox and a car have been involved in a collision on the outskirts of St Helens this lunchtime (Sunday). A Citroen car has ‘T-Boned’ the larger vehicle on Carpenters Road. The road is currently passable with care. Emergency services...
Read moreDetailsAERIAL PLATFORM CALLED IN TO ASSIST INJURED PATIENT
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are assisting colleagues from the ambulance service in moving an injured patient from the 1st floor of a property in Ryde this morning (Sunday). 1 appliance from Ryde and an aerial ladder...
Read moreDetailsLIDL LORRY CRASHES INTO WALL… IN VENTNOR
A lorry that appears to have lost control on a steep hill before crashing into a garden wall is blocking a busy road in Ventnor this evening (Friday). The Lidl-branded articulated lorry is currently stuck at the top of Spring...
Read moreDetailsCOASTGUARD CALLED TO WINDSURFER IN DIFFICULTY AT SHANKLIN
Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team have been tasked to reports of a windsurfer in difficulty in Shanklin this afternoon (Friday). Coastguard officers are on scene at the northern end of the Esplanade after being alerted to the situation by a member...
Read moreDetailsVAN FIRE OUT ON ARRIVAL IN LAKE
Firefighters from Shanklin were mobilised to reports of a vehicle fire in Lake this lunchtime (Friday). 1 appliance was sent to Denness Road at around midday. The crew found the van fire to be out upon arrival, but they disconnected...
Read moreDetailsSANDHAM GARDENS SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR ‘NETS PALACE’ ADVENTURE COURSE
Sandham Gardens have submitted a planning application to the Isle of Wight Council to seek permission to install a new high nets adventure course as part of the continued regeneration of Sandown. The original plan was to build a high...
Read moreDetailsCHILD ‘STRUCK BY PELLET’ OUTSIDE SCHOOL WHERE BB GUN WAS FOUND
A child was struck by a pellet outside Broadlea Primary School in Lake on Tuesday - the same school where a BB gun was discovered by staff. Police say they were called shortly after 15:45 to a minor injury assault...
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