DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
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!
Spectators aplenty lined the streets as Newport Christmas Carnival rolled into town at the weekend (Saturday).
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Flooding is possible across parts of the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday) as high river levels on the Eastern Yar raise concern for low-lying areas between Whitwell and Bembridge.
Read moreDetailsWaterside Community Trust, the local Charity operating Waterside Swimming Pool in Ryde, has announced their refurbished changing rooms have been declared officially open.
Read moreDetailsWork to rebuild and resurface the main road through Wroxall is slightly ahead of schedule, with the road set to re-open today (Tuesday) over Christmas and New Year.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A flood alert has been issued for coastal areas around the Isle of Wight due to high tides and strong winds expected from Storm Bram tomorrow (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault against a woman in her 40s over the weekend.
Read moreDetailsA raffle-funded Christmas tree at Newport Minster received its crowning star with the help of firefighters from Newport Fire Station.
Read moreDetailsThis year, the Isle of Wight will join communities across the UK in hosting a ‘Together at Christmas’ Community Carol Service on Friday 12th December.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight bus passengers are set to benefit as it has been confirmed that the Isle of Wight Council will receive millions in funding each year to boost services and infrastructure.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight carer has raised over £1,200 by shaving her head to support the Daisy Ring Bus - a donation-funded transport service that helps cancer patients travel to mainland hospitals for treatment.
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