The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has issued top tips on how best to reduce the risk of harming hedgehogs this bonfire night. As many people gear up for bonfire and firework season, it’s vital to remember wildlife at this...

The Royal Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team carried out a controlled explosion of a device in the West Wight yesterday (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were alerted to the presence of the suspicious object near Golden Hill Country Park...

Residents in the Monktonmead area of Ryde are expressing their anger this afternoon (Wednesday) as the area has once again been flooded - despite millions of pounds being spent on flood defence schemes in recent years. As previously reported by Island...

Some of the worst flooding seen on the Isle of Wight in over 10 years has been captured on camera by Island Echo's reporters and readers alike. Overnight more than 60mm of rainfall was recorded in Ryde, with a total...

2 Islanders have received their British Empire Medals for their services to conservation, education and wildlife rehabilitation - as announced in the King's Birthday Honours list. His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon presented Jacquie Wilson and Angela Hewitt with their...

Carers Isle of Wight have teamed up with Isle of Wight NHS Trust to launch The Carers Passport scheme, the 1st of its kind on the Island, to support unpaid carers to be recognised for the important role they play,...

A £250milion superyacht belonging to a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family has been spotted off East Cowes this afternoon (Tuesday). It is understood that the vessel belongs to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan - the son...

Vandals have set fire to areas within New Road Toilets in Lake, causing a risk to persons and property. The toilets are now shut and the immediate future is to be discussed by the Parish Council, with the proposed new...

1 person is confirmed to have died and 4 remain missing after 2 cargo ships collided off the coast of Germany in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). 1 of the ships involved - 'Verity' - belongs to Faversham...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Lake this lunchtime (Tuesday) where a worker has become injured after falling into a ditch on a sit-on mower. The incident has occurred in a small drainage gulley...