First reported by Island Echo

A technical issue with Hovertravel's Island Flyer, which has led to an hour-long delay, has left customers frustrated this morning (Saturday). Passenger arrived at the Ryde terminal as normal for the 08:15 crossing but were soon told there would be...

A one-way system and a 20mph speed limit are to be introduced on Pan Lane in Newport next Friday (19th October) in a bid to improve pedestrian safety. It is said that there has been an increase in the number...

UPDATED: A technical issue with Wightlink's St Clare ferry is resulting in disruption to the Fishbourne-Portsmouth route this afternoon (Friday). Island Echo understands the vessel has failed to depart the Fishbourne terminal as expected. Wightlink are advising that customers may...

UPDATED: Strong winds and rough seas have resulted in the suspension of Hovertravel's cross-Solent service this morning (Friday). The decision has been made to halt all crossings between Ryde and Southsea as a result of the adverse conditions. It is...

Due to expected high winds on the Yarmouth to Lymington car ferry route, Wightlink have taken the decision to run an adjusted timetable all day today (Friday). For most of the day a 2-hourly service will be in operation from both...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet have tonight (Thursday) given the go ahead for controversial plans to change how the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service operates - despite the Scrutiny Committee recommending the plans are deferred for 6...

Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team have responded to reports of an upturned kayak in Sandown Bay this afternoon (Thursday). The alarm was raised at around 14:10 when Solent Coastguard received an emergency call from a...

UPDATED: A suspected gas leak has forced the closure of Nettlestone Primary School this morning (Thursday). The decision has been taken to suspend lessons for the day and send children home as a precautionary measure whilst the leak is investigated....

The IW Met Service are warning of possible minor flooding in areas across the Isle of Wight from tomorrow morning (Thursday) until late Saturday afternoon. Large spring tides over the next few days, combined with a small storm surge and...

UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a car on Military Road near Freshwater this afternoon (Wednesday). The incident has occurred between Compton and Freshwater Bay at Hanover Point, resulting in the closure of...