DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
Darren heads up Island Echo not only as Editor, but as Publisher and Founder too. He specialises in breaking news and has worked in the local news market for the past 15 years.
Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a report of dangerous driving after a dashcam video was uploaded to Facebook. Islander Jarv Stevenson was driving home along Quarr Hill near Binstead yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) when he witnessed some truly...
Read moreDetailsKellogg’s is doubling the number of grants it offers to school breakfast clubs across the UK, including here on the Isle of Wight. The scheme will help to provide breakfast to more than 600 schools in the communities that need...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Police have been called to a school in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a pupil climbing onto the roof. Emergency services have cordoned off an area surrounding the...
Read moreDetailsWalkers, joggers and users of our wonderful Solent coast have all been treated to flocks of fantastic coastal birds over the winter, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. As the temperature gets milder, birds that have...
Read moreDetailsBig screens displaying information about onward travel connections have been installed by the Island’s cross-Solent ferry companies. Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel have all moved to help passengers by introducing the new screens at their respective ports for travel on...
Read moreDetailsA one-way system on Staplers Road in Newport is set to be reversed next week, reducing the travel disruption to thousands of Islanders. Since 7th January, motorists have been unable to travel into Newport from the east as a result...
Read moreDetailsBrian Waghorn being dressed in Island Roads' safety gear Scout volunteer Brian Waghorn was turned into an honorary Island Roads employee in double-quick time during a challenge taken up by 1st Godshill and Rookley Cubs. As part of a safety...
Read moreDetails12-year-old Charlie Adkins won the Novice dressage class at The Island Riding Centre on Sunday. Charlie, who was riding his pony Roseberry Sir Henry, impressed the judge on the day to achieve a high score of over 71%. This was...
Read moreDetailsA popular pub in Ryde is celebrating its 20th birthday on Sunday (24th March) with reduced prices on selected drinks. S. Fowler & Co. in Union Street will mark the double decade anniversary with celebration cake, decorations and staff dressed in...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council have announced that the Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service for 5 hours tomorrow (Thursday) as part of the continuing efforts to improve the operation of the vessel. The Floating Bridge will be...
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