BREAKING: A crash involving at least 2 vehicles - a BMW and an Audi - has led to the closure of The Downs this morning (Saturday).

BREAKING: A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of seriously assaulting a woman in Ryde last night (Friday).

BREAKING: Part of Ryde town centre has been cordoned off following a potentially serious incident tonight (Friday).

Bus drivers across the Isle of Wight are once again getting into the festive spirit - by sporting Christmas jumpers this December in aid of charity.

Island Echo’s official Christmas lights competition, Light up the Wight, will be featured on BBC’s The One Show TONIGHT (Friday).

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th December 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10015 £100.00 10763 £100.00 17993 £100.00 3830 £100.00 5249 £100.00 13961 £100.00 18113 £100.00 18107 £100.00 10658 £100.00 6061 £100.00 7037

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This is your bumper edition of the court round-up, detailing some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

Motorsport fans can look forward to the return of the Sandown Sprint in 2026 - and this time, spectator entry will be completely free!