First reported by Island Echo
CLIFF MOVEMENT SEES FOOTPATH CLOSED IN LAKE
A footpath in Lake has been closed due to a small cliff fall following a day of torrential downpours. Island Roads were called to Cliff Road last night (Saturday) when it was reported that debris had fallen onto a footpath,...
Read moreDetailsFIRE CREWS MOBILISED TO PETROL STATION IN SANDOWN
UPDATED: 3 fire appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been mobilised to The Broadway petrol station in Sandown this morning (Sunday) over fears of a fire. The alarm was raised at around 06:25 and has...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S YARMOUTH SERVICE TO RESUME FOLLOWING FIRE
Wightlink’s Yarmouth to Lymington service will return to normal on Sunday afternoon following yesterday's engine fire on board Wight Sky, it has been confirmed. The first sailing will be the 13:15 from Lymington. There will be a normal timetable thereafter. Sailings...
Read moreDetailsFALLEN TREE BLOCKS MIDDLE ROAD NEAR CALBOURNE
UPDATED: A tree has come down in high winds on Middle Road between Newport and Calbourne this lunchtime (Saturday). The incident has occurred between Betty Haunt Lane and Elm Lane and has resulted in the closure of the road. Island...
Read moreDetailsWEATHER CONDITIONS LEAD TO SUSPENSION OF HOVER SERVICE
UPDATED: Hovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service this morning (Saturday) due to the adverse weather conditions. Strong winds and choppy seas have resulted in both Solent Flyer and Island Flyer stopped from operating on the Ryde to Southsea Route. The...
Read moreDetailsMAIN ROAD TO HAVENSTREET CLOSED DUE TO CRASH
UPDATED: The main road to Havenstreet from Ryde has been closed as a result of a 2-car road traffic collision this afternoon (Friday). Police and paramedics are on scene at Havenstreet Main Road close to the turning for Firestone Copse,...
Read moreDetailsENGINE ROOM FIRE BREAKS OUT ON WIGHTLINK FERRY
UPDATED: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called to Wightlink’s Lymington terminal this morning (Friday) where a fire has broke out in the engine room of the Isle of Wight ferry 'Wight Sky'. At least 5 pumping appliances, an...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CORDON OFF PUB CAR PARK AFTER SERIOUS ASSAULT
UPDATED: Police have cordoned off a pub car park in Fishbourne this lunchtime (Thursday) as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers are currently in attendance at The Fishbourne Inn where their enquiries have led them to seal off a gravel...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK CANCEL SAILING DUE TO MECHANICAL WOES
UPDATED: Wightlink have been forced to cancel a lunchtime sailing on their Yarmouth to Lymington route this morning (Thursday) due to mechanical issues. The vessel Wight Sun has developed a fault and as a result the 12:05 sailing from Yarmouth...
Read moreDetails1 PERSON DEAD IN PORCHFIELD HOUSE FIRE
UPDATED: Mainland search teams and forensic investigators are this morning (Thursday) due to conduct an examination of the scene of last night's property fire in Porchfield, in which it is feared a person died. A fingertip search of the charred...
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