First reported by Island Echo

UPDATED: A car has rolled onto its side on Medina Way in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday), prompting a response from all 3 emergency services. Traffic is reported to be heavy on the southbound carriageway as a result of the 2-vehicle...

The Met Office is warning of heavy rain with the potential for lightning from 15:00 this afternoon (Tuesday). Heavy showers will develop throughout this afternoon and into this evening, perhaps becoming more persistent in places later. Whilst not everywhere will...

The Isle of Wight Zoo has tonight (Monday) announced the sad death of Tequila, the zoo's only Jaguar. Tequila has been a resident in Sandown since 1999 but the decision was taken earlier today to put the beautifully spotted animal...

Ryde Inshore Rescue have aided a yacht experiencing engine troubles on the Solent this evening (Monday). The independent lifeboat station were tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at around 18:20 following a call from the casualty vessel reporting a loss...

UPDATED: Island Line have suspended their service between Ryde St John’s and Shanklin this morning (Saturday).  A fault with one of the trains means that passengers are currently unable to travel down the line. Engineers expect to resolve the issue...

UPDATED: Cowes RNLI Lifeboat and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team are conducting a search of the River Medina in Newport tonight (Friday). The emergency teams were mobilised at around 23:00 and are currently centering their search around the area of Newport Quay and...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has been called to check over a male who has been detained by Police in Oakfield tonight (Thursday). The suspect has been apprehended at the junction of St John’s Hill and St John’s Avenue...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a large fire in a rural location on the outskirts of Havenstreet tonight (Monday). Several appliances from across the Island are currently on scene off Briddlesford Road. Photos captured...

A land slip in East Cowes has seen a further 40ft section of woodland collapse onto the Esplanade over the Easter weekend. It was almost 4 years ago that a sloped piece of land backing onto the Esplanade started to...

UPDATED: A 13m yacht with an unwell crew member on board has been escorted into Bembridge Harbour by Freshwater Independent Lifeboat this morning (Monday). At around 06:30 the sailing vessel was situated off the coast of the Isle of Wight...