First reported by Island Echo

Red Funnel has announced that Neil Chapman, the outgoing boss of Hovertravel, is to become the company's new operations director. Neil will join the cross-Solent operator this May following a 'rigorous recruitment process', replacing Leanna Lakes - who joined Red...

Both Red Funnel and Wightlink are facing cancellations to their cross-Solent services this morning (Wednesday) owing to foggy conditions. Red Funnel's East Cowes to Southampton sailings scheduled to depart at 01:30 and 04:30 have been cancelled along with their Southampton...

Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service between East Cowes and Southampton has been suspended again this morning (Tuesday) due to foggy conditions - as has the hi-speed Red Jet service. Low visibility means that Red Funnel is unable to operate within...

A serious road traffic collision at Wootton Bridge has led to the closure of the main road between Ryde and Newport tonight. Police have cordoned off a large section of the High Street as a result of what is thought...

Firefighters entered a smoke-filled flat in Cowes after items were left on top of a kitchen hob. 2 appliances from Cowes and Newport were mobilised to Arctic Road at just before 20:40 tonight (Monday) when the alarm system at a...

Reports of a man falling and injuring himself onboard a vessel at Medina Yard in Cowes prompted an emergency response from coastguards, paramedics and Police this afternoon (Monday). It was at around 15:20 that it was reported to HM Coastguard...

Foggy conditions on the Solent have forced Red Funnel to suspend its East Cowes-Southampton vehicle ferry service this morning (Monday). As the new week gets underway, all Red Funnel ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight have been...

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been putting his hand to pulling pints at The White Horse in Whitwell, showing his support for the popular rural pub. Normally to be found on the world stage entertaining crowds of thousands, this...

An investigation has been launched by Police into the death of a 45-year-old Isle of Wight man amid concerns surrounding the circumstances of his passing last month. Police have been maintaining an around-the-clock presence outside the deceased's flat on High...

The driver of an Audi that careered off the road and rolled into a field on The Downs last night (Saturday) has escaped any serious injury. It was shortly before 20:00 that emergency services were called to The Downs Road,...