CAR ENTERS HEDGE IN RURAL SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION
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!
Young writers from across the Isle of Wight have shown that imagination knows no bounds - even when limited to just ten words.
Read moreDetailsLocal forecaster IW Met Service say its set to be a warm and humid Isle of Wight Festival weekend, with temperatures on Sunday possibly hitting 28 degrees.
Read moreDetailsMake sure to download - or update - the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 app.
Read moreDetails“We understand Isle of Wight residents have concerns about our work on the Island and we take these very seriously. I want to apologise that our services have not always been good enough"
Read moreDetailsPolice have warned they will take a robust approach to anyone engaging in criminal activity during this year's sold-out Isle of Wight Festival.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council has successfully concluded a hard fought legal process over the future of the historic Hammerhead Crane in Cowes - securing reimbursement for the cost of urgent repairs from the site’s former owners.
Read moreDetailsDespite rainy conditions, the atmosphere was fantastic at Sandown Pier as 30 students from The Bay CE School took to the water for the highly anticipated annual Inter-House Fishing Competition.
Read moreDetailsHundreds of visitors enjoyed sunshine and community spirit as the annual Men in Sheds Festival returned to Sandown Airport over the weekend. The event, hosted by Wight Aviation Museum (WAM), marked the 4th time the festival has been held at...
Read moreDetailsThe Newchurch Male Voice Choir struck the right note during a special concert at Bembridge Fort's Magazine Theatre, helping to raise £350 for the Bembridge Fort Trust.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight residents are being invited to take part in the final consultation on a new local plan for the Island as a 6-week consultation begins.
Read moreDetailsSign up to the daily newsletter and to get our top Isle of Wight news stories sent to you inbox every day.

© 2024 Island Echo Ltd. (10015091) is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered address: Fortis House, Cothey Way, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1QT. VAT: 358464857 (V5)