First reported by Island Echo
FOOTPATH CLOSURE IN SHANKLIN DUE TO DANGEROUS TREE
Island Roads have closed a footpath in Shanklin this afternoon (Thursday) due to a dangerous tree. Chine Hollow, which runs from the Old Village to Rylestone Gardens, has been closed for a distance of 71 metres. A tree has been...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS CALLED TO CAR FIRE AT NORTHWOOD
UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is attending a car fire in Northwood near Cowes this evening (Wednesday). 1 appliance from Newport is on scene near the county showground on the main road between Newport and Cowes....
Read moreDetails2 MONTH CLOSURE OF RYDE HIGH STREET AS WATER WORKS CONTINUE
Motorists in Ryde are facing a further 2 months of travel disruption with the partial closure of Ryde High Street. After more than 12 months of work by Southern Water in the town, stretching from East Ashey Lane to Queens...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE SEEKING WITNESSES TO SHANKLIN CRASH AND DASH
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information after a vehicle failed to stop following a collision in Shanklin on Friday. The incident happened on Landguard Road at the junction with Falcon Cross Road at around 18:37 on...
Read moreDetails2 NEW YEAR BABIES WELCOMED INTO THE WORLD AT ST MARY’S
2 baby boys were welcomed into the world at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight yesterday, New Year’s Day. The first to arrive was baby Harris Reynolds who was born at 16:26, a son for Carly and Andy...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE EXECUTE WARRANT ON PROPERTY IN RYDE
UPDATE: Police have raided a property on Mitchell's Road in Ryde this morning (Wednesday). Local residents have described seeing an entourage of Police vans and a dog unit arrive in the quiet, narrow street shortly before 09:30. They have gained...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN FREES HERSELF AFTER CAR CRASHES ON MILITARY ROAD
Emergency services have attended a road traffic collision on Military Road this evening (Tuesday). A car is reported to have left the carriageway and come to rest in amongst bramble bushes on the stretch of road near Brighstone. The Isle...
Read moreDetailsNEW YEAR FLY TIPPING ON NEWPORT’S PAN LANE
2019 has got off to a rather upsetting start for those enjoying the countryside in Newport as a result of fly tipping in the area. Earlier today (Tuesday) a large pile of rubbish was discovered by a local resident on...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND 2 DOGS ’STOLEN’ IN FRESHWATER
UPDATED: Police are on the hunt for a car and 2 dogs that have been stolen in Freshwater this afternoon (Monday). The red Ford Focus - registration CK03 LSD - has been taken from School Green Road in the town....
Read moreDetailsBROKEN DOWN BOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD TOWED TO SAFETY
Cowes RNLI lifeboat launched to assist a broken down motor boat with 5 people on board in Osborne Bay earlier this evening (Sunday). The 'Sheena Louise' hit the water just after 17:30 following a launch request from Solent Coastguard. After...
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