Red Funnel is continuing to encourage the public to heed the government’s latest advice to consider their options before using public transport. In addition, the cross-Solent operator says passengers should self-asses before using its services at this time. This includes:...

The Royal Navy Bomb Disposal Team have been called to Woodside Bay near Wootton this evening (Saturday) following the discovery of a piece of suspected ordnance. A member of the public reported the find to HM Coastguard shortly before 15:45,...

The memorial gardens and woodland walk at the Isle of Wight Crematorium have now reopened to the public. Families, however, should be mindful that temporary facilities related to the current coronavirus crisis remain within the grounds. A council spokesperson said:...

Firefighters are tackling a garden fire at a property in Ryde this afternoon (Saturday). 1 appliance has travelled the short distance from the station to Great Preston Road, where a heap of compost and garden times have caught alight. A...

Plans to accelerate tree planting and improve the management of our existing trees and woodlands are underway as the Government launches a consultation which will inform a new England Tree Strategy. Everyone – from farmers, foresters and land managers, experts...

Police are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle crash in Niton Undercliff this morning (Saturday), which has left an elderly male in a serious condition. Emergency services were called to St Catherine's Road shortly before 06:00, as previously reported...

Search and rescue technicians have donned PPE and descended into the Isle of Wight's once-secret nuclear bunker today (Saturday) ahead of the historic site being concrete capped once and for all. The R1 ROTOR bunker at St Boniface Downs, Ventnor was...

2 men are in custody and are being questioned by Police following last night's crash on Forest Road in Newport. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called at just before 22:25 when a Nissan Qashqai collided with...

Isle of Wight resident Neil McCall is running 50 marathons before his 50th birthday this September to raise money for the mental health charity MIND. But he’s not doing any of it by halves. A keen runner, martial arts enthusiast, and...

Island Roads is continuing its work with the Isle of Wight Bee Keeping Association to help lookout for the invasive Asian Hornet, which poses a significant threat to native bee populations. In 2019, Island Roads worked with Isle of Wight...