Healthwatch Isle of Wight has published its findings following unannounced visits to 4 residential care homes for people with learning disabilities across the Island. The visits took place in May and June 2025 as part of Healthwatch’s statutory role in...

Emergency services responded to Seagrove Bay near Seaview after a man suffered injuries in a fall on the rocks yesterday afternoon (Thursday). The incident occurred at around 14:10, prompting a callout for the Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team, Bembridge RNLI and...

The future of the Southampton Daisy Bus - a vital transport lifeline for Isle of Wight cancer patients - is at risk and could cease to exist within the next 2 weeks, prompting a joint campaign by Island Echo and...

A 31-year-old Cowes man has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of drug driving after he ploughed his van into several parked vehicles yesterday morning (Thursday). It was just before 09:40 that a white Volkswagen Transporter collided with a Volkswagen...

After more than 4 years of hard work by Isle of Wight communities, volunteers and ambulance staff, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has been named the first ambulance service in the UK to achieve 100% of their registered defibrillators...

2 men have been arrested and a van-load of evidence seized as part of a burglary investigation linked to stolen tools from the Isle of Wight College. Police attended an address on Albany Road, Newport on Wednesday and Thursday in...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (8th August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13521 £100.00 15561 £100.00 8452 £100.00 14082 £100.00 16296 £100.00 8217 £100.00 15560 £100.00 11977 £100.00 12723 £100.00 8488 £100.00 17177

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that 1,000 litres of water will be added to Big Mead Pond in Shanklin each day amid ongoing concerns about low water levels and the health of fish and wildlife. The announcement comes...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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. Comments on the...

Did you purchase a car using Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance between 2007 and 2020? You might be entitled to compensation. Whether you're still paying your finance or have already settled it, understanding how to reclaim potentially unfair charges could...