There was a staggering increase in emergencies for the region’s air ambulance, as the specialist medics responded to 2,544 calls for help in 2024—the most in a calendar year for the lifesaving charity. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance...

Millions of players log on to the UK online casino industry every day to enjoy their favorite games. However, as gambling gets increasingly digitized, protecting player data is a top priority for operators. Due to cyber threats soaring high, UK...

The countdown to the 2025 Six Nations is almost complete with the best countries in Europe poised to go head-to-head for a chance to win one of the most coveted pieces of silverware on the international calendar. Ireland have the...

Your bathroom deserves to be more than just a place to get ready for the day. It can be a personal escape - a space where you unwind, relax, and recharge. Whether you’re soaking in the tub after a long...

Staddlestones in Ryde is looking to take on the aftersales contracts for the Vauxhall and Fiat marques following the closure of Snows Isle of Wight. Earlier this week Island Echo revealed that Snows is to close its Forest Road motor...

The local NHS is urging local people to ‘help us, help you’ by using services appropriately during one of the busiest weeks of the year. All hospitals across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are currently seeing a surge in...

Firefighters from Freshwater and Ventnor are tackling a vehicle fire in a car park off Military Road this evening (Wednesday). It was just before 17:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident...

The deadline for entries to the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards has been extended until Sunday (12th January). The organisers have already received a number of top-quality entries but, knowing the high level of sporting performance in 2024...

Police have closed New Street in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a road traffic incident involving a female motorcyclist. The injured rider is laid on the carriageway near the junction with Chapel Street. It was just before...

Parts of Central Wight and West Wight could see snowfall later this afternoon and into this evening (Wednesday) with small accumulations possible in rural villages such as Calbourne, Shorwell and Chillerton. IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning...