A charity donation bin has become the target of fly-tippers who are taking advantage of the fact the donation point hasn't been emptied during the national lockdown. Residents in Binstead have become concerned about the persistent problem of large numbers...

A burst water main has resulted in disruption to supply for people living in Newport and Wootton overnight.  The emergency began shortly before 22:30 last night (Sunday) when households in the Wootton area reported a complete loss of water supply,...

McDonald's in Newport will once again open for takeaway orders from tomorrow, plus a FREE McNugget deal is being launched for those choosing to order for delivery. The pandemic has seen the popular fast food outlet open and close several...

All adults in the UK will receive a COVID-19 vaccination by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged. New targets will see the Island’s Over 50s receive their first jab by 15th April - over 2 weeks...

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson and perverting the course of justice following last night's garage fire in Ventnor. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to Spring Gardens at 18:50 to a report...

5 people have been arrested - 2 on suspicion of attempted murder - following a serious assault on a 49-year-old man in Newport during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were called at 02:07 to a report of a...

An arson investigation has been launched by Police after a woman was injured in a garage fire in Ventnor, with officers probing whether the fire was started with intent to endanger life. Emergency services rushed to an address on Spring...

HM Coastguard has been called to investigate the discovery of a piece of suspected ordnance in Ryde - the third such find this week. Investigations are being carried out to locate the object, which was originally found by Police on...

A female casualty is being treated by paramedics following a fire in a residential garage in Ventnor this evening (Saturday).  Fire appliances from Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde are on scene at Spring Gardens, where a small fire in amongst a...

The Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership has issued a weekly update on scams that have come to light in the local community over the past week. Islanders are being urged to be very wary of any unsolicited phone calls,...