First reported by Island Echo

2 kayakers who found themselves stranded by the tide at Watcombe Bay were rescued by the volunteers of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat this afternoon (Monday). It was just before 13:25 that Solent Coastguard received reports of a man and a woman...

Police are investigating the death of a man in his 40s at an address on the outskirts of Newport last night (Sunday). It was at around 20:00 that the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, supported by Hampshire & Isle of...

A 47-year-old man was arrested by Police following reports of an assault in Binstead late yesterday afternoon (Friday). It was just before 18:00 that officers - including those patrolling on pushbikes - responded to Broadway Crescent, near the junction with...

2 men from Ryde remain in custody on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped by Police in Ashey last night (Wednesday). It was at 21:00 that officers conducted a stop check on a Peugeot 208 on Ashey Road, pulling...

The rescue of a person from the water in Southampton has led to delays and cancellations on Red Funnel's services this morning (Wednesday). It was shortly before 05:50 that a male was sighted in the sea up Southampton Water, prompting...

A minor rear-end shunt involving a classic Mini is resulting in a diversion through the bus station for motorists in Ryde this lunchtime (Tuesday). It was shortly before 13:00 that the turquoise-coloured Mini crashed into the rear of a white...

A sudden, life-threatening cardiac arrest on the Esplanade at Ryde prompted a large emergency response to the town this afternoon (Monday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service mobilised an ambulance crew, 2 rapid response paramedics and an operational commander to...

Southern Vectis is working to establish the cause of a blaze that destroyed one of its Isle of Wight Festival transport buses during the early hours of this morning (Friday). It was just before 00:40 that the Salisbury Reds-liveried double...

A double decker bus has been completely destroyed by fire as a result of a blaze ripping through the vehicle on the main road between Newport and Sandown. It was just before 00:40 this morning (Friday) that the public service...

HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service responded to an incident in Seaview this morning (Wednesday) after a woman fell on the beach. The alarm was raised at 09:46, prompting the deployment of Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge...