First reported by Island Echo

VIOW's Will Myles Research compiled by Tourism South East shows that more holidaymakers are coming to the Isle of Wight and the amount they spend has increased. Tourism visits to the Isle of Wight last year rose by 5% compared...

UPDATED: Hundreds of homes in the Haylands and Binstead areas of Ryde are without water and a road has been flooded as a result of a burst water main this afternoon (Thursday). Ashey Road in Ryde is underwater as thousands...

UPDATED: The pursuit of a vehicle by Police has ended safely outside a school in the Carisbrooke area of Newport this afternoon (Thursday). At just before midday, officers began the pursuit of a BMW 3-series estate through the streets of...

UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a 2-car road traffic collision on The Downs this morning (Thursday). The incident has occurred at the junction with Knighton Shute, with 1 vehicle going into the back of another. The Isle...

Wightlink have had to cancel at least 2 sailings on their Fishbourne-Portsmouth route this morning (Wednesday) due to a mechanical issue. The 09:15 from Portsmouth and the 10:30 from Fishbourne have both been cancelled. It is unknown at this time...

Brighthouse is set to close 30 stores across the country including it's Isle of Wight store, it has been announced. The rent-to-own shop on the corner of High Street and St James' Street in Newport is likely to shut for...

An incredible £5,000 has been raised for charity thanks to the success of the Long Lane Christmas Lights display in Newport. Each year Terry and Sue Ramplin invite members of the public to enjoy their magical display of lights - a...

UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a crash on Beaper Shute on the outskirts of Ryde tonight (Sunday). Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are on scene close to the Tesco roundabout. It’s understood 1 vehicle - a Ford...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised multiple appliances to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport this evening (Sunday). 2 appliances and an aerial ladder platform are currently on scene at Parkhurst Road. Crews were mobilised at around...

Islanders should prepare for an extremely cold night with temperatures set to plummet to as low as -8c in some areas of the Isle of Wight tonight (Saturday). Around the coast temperatures will hover at 0c or maybe 1c, but...