First reported by Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Street Pastors have admitted that their service could grind to a halt as soon as September if other sources of funding are not urgently found. Over the past 10 years, volunteers have spent time out on...

The Thames Valley Air Ambulance has landed in Shanklin this morning (Tuesday) at the request of the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. The red helicopter has touched down in the playing field of St Blasius Academy off Batts Road. Island...

A school bus has ploughed into the back of a van in the middle of Ventnor this morning (Tuesday). The single decker Vectis Blue bus has crumpled the red Vauxhall on Victoria Street in the town, where significant damage has...

Wightlink have suspended their Fastcat catamaran service this morning (Monday) due to a mechanical issue. Services between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour have been halted temporarily, but no indication has been given as to when the service is likely...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision involving several vehicles on Parkhurst Road in Newport this afternoon (Sunday). The incident has occurred close to St Mary’s Hospital and HMP Isle of Wight, where Parkhurst Road connects with Horsebridge Hill....

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and Ventnor are conducting a search of the water near Ryde Harbour alongside colleagues from Ryde Inshore Rescue this morning (Sunday). The 2 teams are on scene at Ryde Esplanade and are thought to be...

Red Funnel have suspended their East Cowes to Southampton service tonight (Saturday) due to the adverse weather conditions. Driving rain and gusty winds have led to vehicle ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight being cancelled until further...

Cops have been left scratching their heads following a crash in Shanklin this evening (Saturday), in which a car has come to a stop on top of a lamppost. A red Renault Megane has completely flattened the piece of street...

Emergency services from across the Isle of Wight rushed to reports of a house fire in Wootton this morning (Saturday), but it turned out to be a false alarm - the third in as many weeks. At least 3 fire...

Hovertravel services, Red Funnel’s Red Jet and the Cowes Floating Bridge have all been suspended this morning (Saturday) due to the adverse weather conditions. Islanders and visitors alike are facing significant disruption today as strong winds batter the Isle of...