MAJOR RESPONSE AS BUS AND CAR CRASH IN SHANKLIN
16th June 2025
FLAMES RIP THROUGH DOUBLE DECKER BUS IN EARLY MORNING BLAZE
20th June 2025
WOMAN DIES IN CRASH WITH DOUBLE DECKER BUS IN SHANKLIN
17th June 2025
James joined the Island Echo team in May 2022. Although he holds a degree in sports journalism, he covers all genres of news including court reporting. James has a particularly good memory!
Festival-goers are being urged to think carefully before getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking, as part of a Summer safety campaign. With the Isle of Wight Festival underway and other summer events just around the corner, the Isle...
Read moreDetailsAssassin Boxing has raised more than £17,000 for Isle of Wight charities through its white collar boxing events. Despite a period of quiet on social media, the team behind Assassin Boxing has remained active, working hard behind the scenes and...
Read moreDetails2 free foot passenger crossings will be offered for every young Island person in training or Sixth Form education as part of a ground-breaking range of travel benefits announced by Wightlink to encourage career, education, training and leisure travel to...
Read moreDetailsRock and roll stories, PR legends, and a touch of Isle of Wight history came together as Alan Edwards launched his new book at Dimbola Museum and Galleries earlier this week (Wednesday). While welcoming guests to a book launch at...
Read moreDetailsThere was glorious sunshine, community spirit and a touch of nostalgia as Celebrate 80 took over Newport’s Victoria Recreation Ground last weekend (Saturday 14th June), bringing generations together to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. Organised...
Read moreDetailsThe 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...
Read moreDetailsA fox cub found in a weak and wobbly state has been rescued and treated thanks to the swift action of The Friends of the Animals charity and a local veterinary team. The young cub, described as underweight and unstable...
Read moreDetailsMembers of Freshwater Bay WI have shown their support for Mountbatten by donating handmade sunflower scrunchies following a talk from Deputy CEO Becky McGregor about severe cuts to the hospice's funding. Becky McGregor attended the WI meeting last week (Thursday...
Read moreDetailsHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has announced that nominations for the Wilder Awards 2025 are now open. The Wilder Awards celebrate everyday heroes who are making space for nature, helping wildlife thrive and inspiring action - from chalk...
Read moreDetailsA power outage in the West Wight has left nearly 1,400 customers without electricity this morning (Thursday). Locals living in Totland and Colwell have been without power since around 10:00. As many as 106 postcodes in the area have been...
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