DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT UNCOVERED ON BEACH IN YAVERLAND
An exciting new (or should we say old?) discovery has been made on an Isle of Wight beach, in the shape of a dinosaur footprint. The footprint, which was found in the sand by walkers on Yaverland Beach, has been...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH GRASS FIRE IN SANDOWN
Firefighters from Shanklin have tackled a fire in the open this afternoon (Saturday). The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service crew attended the scene on Golf Links Road at just after 14:30 after a 999 call reporting...
Read moreDetailsGARDENING FIRM LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER IN AID OF ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY
An Isle of Wight gardening firm is heading up a fundraiser that is set to benefit some four-legged friends. The team at DJF Garden Maintenance has launched a fundraiser in aid of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, with hopes...
Read moreDetailsEASTERN YAR FLOOD ALERT ISSUED AFTER DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for areas along the Eastern Yar after yesterdays heavy rain. It comes as over 40mm of rain was recorded in Wroxall in the last 24 hours and high water levels have been...
Read moreDetailsTAKEAWAY FIRM DELIVEROO REVEALS ISLE OF WIGHT LAUNCH DATE
Online ordering and delivery firm, Deliveroo, has officially confirmed its expected Isle of Wight launch date. As first reported by Island Echo, the delivery firm began its recruitment drive for deliverers on the Island back in April. The firm has...
Read moreDetailsMAN SUSTAINS HEAD INJURIES IN COWES BOTTLE ATTACK
Police have erected a cordon on a residential street in Cowes after a man sustained injuries earlier this evening (Friday). Multiple police units rushed to the scene on Denmark Road at just after 19:30, alongside colleagues from the Isle of...
Read moreDetailsCAR SEIZED AFTER DISQUALIFIED DRIVER FOUND BEHIND THE WHEEL IN NEWPORT
A 48-year-old woman will appear in court after she was discovered to be illegally behind the wheel in Newport this evening (Friday). An officer from Hampshire Constabulary had just begun their response and patrol cover shift when they spotted a...
Read moreDetailsREADERS’ GALLERY: 18TH JUNE 2021
Beautiful sunsets, stunning scenery, and some snaps of strange sights in the sky all feature in this week's Readers' Gallery! Admiring my reflection in Godshill ~ Photo credit Helen Watson A Rose by any other name Shalfleet ~ Photo...
Read moreDetailsEAST COWES REPRIEVE? RED FUNNEL BACK ON TRACK AS RED EAGLE BROUGHT BACK INTO SERVICE
Residents and motorists in East Cowes could see a reprieve from the chaotic traffic gridlock later, as cross-Solent operator Red Funnel plans to bring the Red Eagle back to service. The ferry was removed from the route earlier following a...
Read moreDetailsCABINET MEMBERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF OMBUDSMAN RECCOMENDATIONS AFTER BOY ‘FAILED’ BY SEND SERVICE
Isle of Wight Council Cabinet Members have considered the results of an Ombudsman's report into the handling of the case of a boy who was left without the support he needed for months. As previously reported by Island Echo, the...
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