First reported by Island Echo

UPDATED: Red Funnel have been forced to cancel a number of car ferry sailings tonight (Saturday) following a collision between one of the company's ferries and another vessel in the Solent. Calshot RNLI were tasked to launch at around 16:40...

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...

UPDATED: 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....

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...

UPDATED: 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...