First reported by Island Echo
BIKE SNATCHED FROM TEENAGER’S HANDS AND ANOTHER STOLEN IN EAST COWES
The remains of the lock outside East Cowes' liberal club Police are investigating the theft of 2 bikes from East Cowes today (Sunday), 1 of which was taken from the hands of a 13-year-old boy. The nipper was stood with...
Read moreDetailsHOVER SERVICES SUSPENDED DUE TO TECHNICAL FAULT
UPDATED: Hovertravel have been forced to suspended their Ryde to Southsea service this morning (Sunday) due to a technical issue. It is understood that a fault has developed with Island Flyer’s door, which earlier on this morning saw passengers embark...
Read moreDetailsVANDALISM RESULTS IN ISLAND LINE DISRUPTION
UPDATED: Vandalism of railway equipment between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns is causing disruption to Island Line services this morning (Sunday). The network operator has discovered that equipment vital to the safe operation of trains has been maliciously damaged overnight....
Read moreDetailsONE-WAY CLOSURE NEAR WHITWELL TO CLEAR MUD FROM ROAD
UPDATED: Island Roads have temporarily closed the main Whitwell to Godshill road in one direction due to a build up of mud on the carriageway. Tractors leaving fields in the area between Roud Road and Beacon Alley have left a...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE CARRIES OUT MEDIVAC FROM EAST COWES ESPLANADE
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been in action in East Cowes this lunchtime (Saturday). Local residents witnessed the green and yellow helicopter land on a patch of green at the Esplanade at around 11:45. The onboard...
Read moreDetailsBOMB DISPOSAL BLOW UP MORTAR FOUND ON CULVER DOWN
Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts from Portsmouth have carried out a controlled explosion on a World War II mortar found at Culver Down today (Friday). Earlier on Police cleared an area on the south side of the beauty spot overlooking...
Read moreDetailsCAR ROLLS ON MIDDLE ROAD NEAR CALBOURNE
UPDATED: A car has rolled and come to a stop on its side on Middle Road near Calbourne this morning (Friday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance at the scene close to Calbourne Water Mill. It’s understood...
Read moreDetailsEARLY HOURS CALL OUT FOR FIRE CREWS TO FACTORY IN EAST COWES
Firefighters from East Cowes, Newport and Ryde have all responded to an alert at GKN in East Cowes this morning (Friday). 3 appliances, an aerial ladder platform and the Incident Command Unit were mobilised to the Clarence Road site at...
Read moreDetailsSPILLAGE SEES ISLAND ROADS CREWS DESCEND ON WROXALL
A large diesel spill originating from an articulated lorry has resulted in a clean up operation in Wroxall this afternoon (Thursday). Island Roads have been using spill kits to clear the sticky situation at St Martin's Road, just off the...
Read moreDetailsCOLLISION BLOCKS CARTERS ROAD IN RYDE
UPDATED: A road traffic collision has blocked the carriageway in both directions on Carters Road in Ryde this morning (Thursday). Delays are to be expected in the vicinity of Smallbrook. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. UPDATE - It...
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