First reported by Island Echo
FIRE SERVICE MOBILISED TO ISLE OF WIGHT COLLEGE
UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service have mobilised several appliances to the Isle of Wight College in Newport this afternoon (Monday). 2 pumps from Newport, 1 pump and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Ryde and the Incident...
Read moreDetailsHISTORIC WATER PUMP ‘BUTCHERED’ AND STOLEN FROM ISLE OF WIGHT FARM
The Isle of Wight Cheese Company have expressed their upset and confusion over the theft of a historic water pump that has been present on a farm in Alverstone for over 100 years. The beautifully crafted cast iron pump is...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK TO RUN A REVISED TIMETABLE DUE TO VICTORIA OF WIGHT FAILURE
UPDATED: Wightlink will be running a revised timetable between Fishbourne and Portsmouth tomorrow (Monday) due to a mechanical issue with the power controls of the company’s new Victoria of Wight car ferry. The cross-Solent operator has this evening pre-warned travellers...
Read moreDetailsSHED FIRE BREAKS OUT IN RYDE
UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a shed fire in Ryde this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance is on scene at Hayward Avenue, where a fire at the rear of a bungalow has sent black smoke...
Read moreDetailsCEMETERY IN COWES CORDONED OFF AFTER BODY DISCOVERY
UPDATED: Police have cordoned off a cemetery in Cowes this morning (Saturday) following the discovery of a body. Members of the public found the deceased individual within the grounds of Northwood Cemetery on Newport Road shortly before 08:00. The Isle...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
UPDATED: Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl from the Isle of Wight called Kayleigh, who hasn't been seen in almost 2 days. The teenager, who is a Type...
Read moreDetailsRESTRICTED ACCESS TO SHANKIN ESPLANADE DUE TO SINKHOLE
A temporary width restriction has been introduced on Hope Hill in Shanklin, restricting the vehicular access to Shanklin Esplanade. As first reported by Island Echo on Wednesday, a sinkhole opened up on the only road down to the seafront at...
Read moreDetailsTRAVEL CHAOS EXPECTED AS STAPLERS ROAD TO BECOME ONE-WAY FOR 4 MONTHS
UPDATED: Motorists heading in and out of Newport are facing 4 months of travel chaos early next year due to water main renewal work by Southern Water. According to official traffic notices, a one-way restriction will be imposed on the...
Read moreDetailsMOTORCYCLE CRASH BLOCKS BLACKWATER ROAD
UPDATED: Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Blackwater near Merstone this evening (Thursday). The incident has occurred near to the parcel distribution depot on the A3056. Traffic is reported to be at a...
Read moreDetailsSERIOUS CRASH IN UPPER VENTNOR CLOSES ROAD
UPDATED: A 2-car crash in Upper Ventnor is causing traffic delays in the area this afternoon (Thursday). The incident has occurred on Newport Road, between the shop and the schools. Local traffic is currently having to divert via side roads...
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