POLICE CORDON OFF SECLUDED BEACH NEAR RYDE AMID INCIDENT
28th June 2026
BODY OF MAN FOUND ON PATHWAY IN BINSTEAD
29th June 2026
UPDATED: Fire crews from Newport and East Cowes have been mobilised to reports of an outbuilding fire between Newport and Cowes this evening (Saturday). 2 appliances are currently on scene off Horsebridge Hill, close to the local wood yard. Black...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Lower St James' Street in Newport has been closed by Police as a result of a road traffic collision this afternoon (Saturday). The incident, which occurred at around 13:10, has taken place at the crossroads junction with Lugley Street....
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Motorists are facing delays between Newport and Sandown this morning (Saturday) due to a road traffic collision at Arreton. Island Echo understands a car - thought to be a Honda Civic - and a coach have been involved in the...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: An investigation has been launched into a collision involving Red Funnel's Red Eagle car ferry and a number of other boats in foggy conditions this morning (Thursday). As previously reported by Island Echo, 2 RNLI lifeboats were launched at...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: 30-year-old David Hilton Orchard of Hyde Road, Shanklin is to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday) accused of arson with intent/reckless as to whether life was endangered. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: RNLI lifeboats from Cowes and Calshot are involved in an ongoing search for a vessel that has reportedly been hit by a 'fast ferry' on the Solent this morning (Thursday). Cowes RNLI were tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: A blanket of fog that has enveloped the Isle of Wight and The Solent is causing travel disruption this morning (Thursday). Red Funnel are advising that their Hi-Speed Red Jet service between Cowes and Southampton is currently delayed by...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: The Cowes Floating Bridge will remain out of action until at least Thursday lunchtime following this afternoon's accident on board, the Isle of Wight Council have confirmed. As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to East...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: The Cowes Floating Bridge has been pulled from service this afternoon (Wednesday) due to an accident involving a member of staff. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have been called to the scene at Ferry Road, East...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: A car has crashed through a set of railings and gone over a cliff edge in Ventnor this evening (Tuesday), prompting a major emergency response. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard, Police and the Isle...
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