First reported by Island Echo

UPDATED: Police units from across the Island are searching Ventnor seafront with the assistance of Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team tonight (Sunday). The shoreline search between the Bandstand and The Spyglass Inn commenced shortly before 21:00. It is thought officers from both organisations...

UPDATED: An alleyway linking Pyle Street to Scarrots Lane in Newport has been cordoned off by Police this afternoon (Thursday).  Chalmers Way has been closed to the public as Police investigate what is thought to be an assault. Evidence is...

A child is being conveyed to St Mary's Hospital following a crash in Winford this morning (Wednesday). Police and paramedics were called to Alverstone Road at around 08:45 after a black Mazda 3 collided with a wall and a parked...

An Isle of Wight teacher has been arrested by Police on suspicion of child sex offences against 2 boys. Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that the man has been arrested, questioned and bailed in relation to 2 incidents that took place on the...

UPDATED: Cowes RNLI were called into action to reports of a person in the water during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). At around 01:30 the volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard to locate and...

UPDATED: Ryde Inshore Rescue have launched to assist a vessel off Ryde Sands at the request of Solent Coastguard tonight (Saturday). The independent lifeboat was tasked at around 20:40, thought to be in connection with a boat that ran aground at...

UPDATED: Bosses of the Wightlink Warriors' speedway team say they are 'totally heartbroken' after a number of buildings were broken into at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde overnight. The club's track shop, headquarters building and referees box have all been broken into,...

A main road in and out of Bembridge has become partially flooded this morning (Saturday) due to a burst water main. Motorists are advised to take extra care when passing through the wooded area of Sandown Road as water begins to flood...

A Newport shop is closed for business this morning (Saturday) following a break-in during the early hours, in which a glass sliding door was smashed to pieces. Police were called to Central stores on Hunnyhill at around 01:30 following reports...

UPDATED: Police have closed a road in Ventnor this evening (Wednesday) due to an ongoing incident. Several units are in attendance on Bellevue Road off Zig Zag Road after being called to the area at just gone 19:00. 2 Armed Response Vehicles are...