First reported by Island Echo

UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a small fire at the Gracellie Hotel on Hope Road in Shanklin this morning (Sunday). Appliances from Shanklin, Sandown, Ventnor and Ryde are on scene having been alerted to the incident at around 09:00. The Incident...

UPDATED: Red Funnel have cancelled 2 cross-Solent sailings tonight (Saturday) as a result of engine troubles on board Red Falcon. The vessel is currently unable to berth in Southampton due to the reported technical issue, which has affected those on...

UPDATED: An elderly man has been transferred to an awaiting ambulance by HM Coastguard after falling on a beach in Bembridge this morning (Friday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were alerted to the plight of the casualty on Swains...

UPDATED: Police and HM Coastguard are conducting a search for a missing person in Ventnor tonight (Tuesday). Multiple units have descended on the Esplanade, Dudley Road and La Falaise car park as part of the ongoing search, which is centered...

Motorists are to face more than 25 weeks of disruption as a result of major changes being made to the road network around St Mary's Roundabout in Newport. Plans have finally been unveiled showing how one of the Island's main...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Police and paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are attending a road traffic collision on Beaper Shute near Ryde tonight (Sunday). At least 1 vehicle has been involved in the...

UPDATED: Ryde Inshore Rescue rushed to the aid of a person reported to be in the sea off Ryde earlier this morning (Sunday) as a result of the attempted rescue of a baby fox.  Shortly before 11:00 the independent lifeboat...

Residents living in Oakfield in Ryde were given a rude awakening this morning (Sunday) when a car crashed into metal railings on St John’s Hill, causing significant damage. Witnesses have told Island Echo that the male driver - suspected of...

Motorists have been experiencing traffic delays in Newport this afternoon (Saturday) as a result of a swan taking a stroll up the middle of the dual carriageway. Cars came to a standstill on the northbound carriageway of Medina Way shortly...

B&M, one of the nation's favourite variety retailers, looks set to open on the Isle of Wight. There are over 560 stores across the country and new ones opening every week. That number is set to expand further with the...