A dog that went missing following a serious crash in Ryde on Tuesday night has been reunited with her family. Following the crash - which took place on High Park Road as previously reported by Island Echo - Karma's owner...

The Island's older cats are overlooked in favour of kittens and young cats who are snapped up by adopters who don’t always consider which cat would suit their lifestyle, an Isle of Wight animal charity has reported. Cats Protection Isle...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has secured approval from the Police and Crime Panel for her new Police and Crime Plan for 2024-2028. The plan, titled "More Police, Safer Streets 2," sets out a...

A main route into Ryde is blocked this morning (Tuesday) following a collision between a pedestrian and a car. Police and paramedics were first called to the scene at around 08:15 following reports of a road traffic collision involving a...

Isle of Wight Tomatoes has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Isle of Wight Tomatoes has been certified by B Lab,...

South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) celebrated their annual residential trip with an awards evening at St Mary’s Church, Brighstone on Thursday (17th October). Young people, families, staff and volunteers came to watch those presented with awards and learn all...

The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the area but fossils discovered during the work are also giving a fascinating glimpse back into its distant past. Ammonites, bivalves...

This international Control Room Week (21st- 27th October) Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating its people in control and  and seeking new recruits to join the team, answering 999 calls and being that first point...

Paramedics, firefighters and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have been called to Bembridge this afternoon (Monday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency in the village. A single fire appliance from Ryde was the first on scene...

A van driver seen swerving, driving onto pavements and damaging street furniture in Newport earlier today (Monday) has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs.  At around 09:30 Police received several calls stating that a blue VW...