First reported by Island Echo

UPDATED: A technical issue on one of Red Funnel's car ferries has resulted in a number of cancellations being made. Earlier this morning the 09:45 East Cowes to Southampton sailing was cancelled due to a 'technical issue', with the 10:30 then...

UPDATED: Beaper Shute near Brading is blocked in both directions this morning (Friday) due to a fallen tree which has come down across the carriageway. Motorists and buses are currently stuck on the main Ryde to Sandown road as a...

UPDATED: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind this morning (Friday), which could cause disruption to cross-Solent travel. A spell of strong winds is expected during the early to mid-morning as potent, heavy showers with a...

An unsafe metal structure has been removed from the top of a building in East Cowes this afternoon (Thursday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to Castle Street in the town at just gone 15:00 when...

UPDATED: A car has collided with a lamppost on the Newport exit of Racecourse Roundabout this afternoon (Thursday).  Police and ambulance crews are in attendance at Whippingham as a result of the yellow Mazda MX-5 losing control and veering across...

Island Line will be running a reduced service between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin until the end of today (Thursday) due to staff illness. Although rail connections with the Wightlink catamaran will not be affected, the reduced service will cause...

UPDATED: Brading Downs has been closed by Police this morning (Thursday) as a result of a road traffic collision. Emergency services are currently in attendance on the highest point of the road between the Ashey Road turn off and The...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attempting to rescue an animal - believed to be a horse - in Newchurch this lunchtime (Wednesday). Several appliances are on scene at Wacklands Lane alongside the Animal Rescue Unit from...

UPDATED: A mix of strong winds, heavy rain and sleety snow is leading to travel disruption across the Isle of Wight this morning (Wednesday).  Red Jet services between West Cowes and Southampton have been suspended due to the adverse conditions,...

UPDATED: Firefighters from Sandown and East Cowes are assisting a homeowner with a flooded property in Brading this evening (Boxing Day).  The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to the residential property on New Road - opposite...