Thinking of buying something online? Even buying high-ticket items in person can be risky. If we are spending a lot of money on an item, we want to make sure that we are getting the best price and the best...

Members of the public are being urged to help reduce the risk of wildfires as firefighters warn continuous warm weather has significantly raised the threat of wildfires in countryside and woodland areas. Following a sustained period of dry weather many...

The driver of a vehicle wanted on suspicion of drink or drug driving was arrested in Ryde yesterday afternoon (Thursday) - but not before he ran from Police, making his escape through residential properties. Hampshire Constabulary received reports of a...

Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team assisted the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service in moving an injured male from the beach at St Helens Duver yesterday evening (Thursday). The assistance of HM Coastguard was requested due to the difficult position of the...

Ryan Cooper, who was sentenced to 6 years behind bars for killing Isle of Wight man Gary 'Jeff' Stacey with a single punch, has been released from prison, Island Echo can reveal. Cooper, who was just 20 at the time...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision on Middle Road between Newport and Calbourne this morning (Friday). The incident is understood to have occurred near to Swainston on a stretch of carriageway that bends through woodland. 2 fire appliances...

A popular cut through for motorists travelling between Ryde and Newport has been closed by Police this morning (Friday) as a result of a 2-car collision. A Suzuki has come to rest on its side as a result of a...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (29th May 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1462 £100.00 6961 £100.00 9812 £100.00 14990 £100.00 10171 £100.00 11549 £100.00 6927 £100.00 13610 £100.00 15684 £100.00 £100.00 12694 4575

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

A fire in the centre of a hollow tree, which is thought to have been deliberately set, has been extinguished by Freshwater’s retained firefighters tonight (Thursday). 1 appliance and a water carrier were mobilised when a member of the public...