The number of inmates at HMP Isle of Wight who have contracted coronavirus has been released as part of new data from the Home Office. The data publicised by the Prison Reform Trust, covering the time between March 2020 and...

Keegan's new shirt, reflecting his role within the NHS A raffle offering exclusive money-can't-buy darts memorabilia has raised a staggering £20,000 in aid of the NHS. The raffle was the brainchild of 27-year-old Keegan Brown, a Medical Laboratory Assistant at...

Islanders aged over 70 who are in poor health could be banned from driving at night and have trackers fitted to their vehicles under new proposals being considered by the Driving & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Other restrictions being considered under...

The team behind The Isle of Wight Scooter Rally has announced that the event will go ahead this year, despite some initial doubt caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As previously reported by Island Echo, organiser VFM was forced to make the...

Islanders undertaking a spring clean of their homes or gardens will be able to take advantage of changes to the Isle of Wight Council's tips from today (Monday). Social distancing measures and restrictions on the number of visits that members...

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Nettlestone this afternoon (Monday). 3 police units responded to Nettlestone Green at just before 12:30. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that officers were called to a domestic...

Two people have been arrested on drug charges, including conspiracy to supply, following raids in Cowes this morning (Monday). Officers raided three properties in Cowes after warrants were issued as part of investigations in to the supply of Class B...

Scottish superstar, Lewis Capaldi, has revealed he's set to head to the Isle of Wight Festival - but fans of the 'Someone You Loved' singer will have to wait, as he won't be appearing until 2022. It comes as the...

With restrictions on live events still in place due to COVID restrictions, Ventnor Exchange is set to host 2 new experiences in April that residents can take part in from the comfort of their own home. The venue is teaming...

The team behind Wight Proms, which was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus lockdown, has announced the event is to return to Northwood House this August. The 4-day festival is scheduled to take place on 19-22 August 2021 in...