First reported by Island Echo

At least 2 people are being taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Downend this evening (Saturday). Police and paramedics are in attendance outside Lynnbottom tip as a result of a crash between a dark-coloured...

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with heavy and persistent rain expected to move in tomorrow (Easter Sunday). 15-25 mm of rain is likely with the heaviest spells experienced from 17:00. The adverse weather...

The quick thinking actions of off-duty firefighters has prevented a kitchen fire from spreading at a popular eatery in Cowes tonight (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Spice Central on the High Street at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a car fire in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Island Echo understands a silver BMW 3-series has burst into flames close to the junction with Seaclose Park. Traffic is at a...

UPDATED: Households and businesses in Wootton are without power this morning (Tuesday) due to a power cut. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the issue and are working as quickly as possible to restore supplies to those affected....

UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision on Middle Road near Freshwater this afternoon (Monday).  The incident, which is thought to involve 3 vehicles, has taken place near the junction with Wilmingham Lane. Fire appliances from...

UPDATED: The main road between Shanklin and Ventnor has been closed this afternoon (Friday) due to a small landslide. A section of chalk from within the old chalk pit has fallen out into the road. Island Roads have closed the...

UPDATED: Firefighters are responding to a car fire at Downend on the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Thursday).  A BMW X5 is currently engulfed in flames, sending black smoke billowing into the sky. Traffic is delayed in the area. UPDATE...

UPDATED: Police on the Isle of Wight are this morning (Thursday) investigating an incident in Cowes, which saw Fountain Yard closed to traffic for a time overnight. A cordon was erected at the entrance to the vehicular drop off for...

Firefighters from Shanklin have tackled a small car fire at the top of Lake Hill this evening (Tuesday). 1 retained appliance was mobilised to the scene near to Battery Gardens at just before 17:20. Smoke is understood to have filled...