First reported by Island Echo

Strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain, are battering the Isle of Wight today (Saturday) with the adverse conditions causing disruption to local transport.  Hovertravel has been forced to cancel its cross-Solent operations due to the excessive winds. The next update...

Engines troubles are once again causing disruption on Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service with Red Osprey pulled from operation today (Saturday). A total of 2 crossings have been cancelled so far this morning; the 07:30 from Southampton and the 09:00...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision between Brading and Sandown, which has forced the closure of the main road in both directions tonight (Friday). Island Echo understands that a vehicle has come to rest side-on across the carriageway...

Police are investigating after 2 people were bitten by a dog in East Cowes over the past week, with the offending animal's owner now identified. 3 separate incidents are reported to have occurred on 12th, 15th and 19th November. The...

Wind gusts of up to 70mph, accompanied by heavy rain, will batter the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Saturday) leading to a yellow weather warning being issued. IW Met Service says that a deep area of low pressure will move in...

Police are appealing for information after a mobility scooter was stolen from outside an address in Shanklin yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at just before 16:00 with a report that a mobility scooter had...

A pedestrian has been airlifted to the mainland with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry on an industrial estate in Cowes this afternoon (Thursday). The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) was scrambled to the North Wight shortly...

Red Funnel's operations director, Leanna Lakes, is to leave the company next year, it has been confirmed. Leanna joined the cross-Solent operator in February 2020 and has been described as an 'integral part of the team', steering the company through...

Island Roads' fleet of gritters is gearing up to treat the Isle of Wight road network for the third day running, with the first of 2 runs scheduled for 16:00 this afternoon (Thursday). As the temperature plummets, bringing wintery showers...

Police have closed Burnt House Lane between Downend and Shide this morning (Thursday) as a result of a vehicle coming to rest precariously balanced up a bank. The Peugeot 107 has left the carriageway on a narrow section of the...