A Wootton man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he crashed his van into a tree before fleeing the scene last night (Thursday). Police, fire and paramedics were called to Briddlesford Road at around 19:30 last night following...

A report that 2 paddle-boarders were in difficulty in the sea led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday afternoon. As the lifeboat had just returned from an exercise, the response was even faster than usual. Despite then losing...

Major disruption on Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service is set to continue following the firm's announcement that a revised timetable is to be in operation until next Friday. The cross-Solent travel operator has had issues with both Red Eagle and...

A greenhouse to help volunteers maintain the grounds of historic Northwood House is one of the grants from WightAID in its latest round of gifting. Northwood Park depends on the support of volunteers to keep it looking at its best....

Island Roads will be using the summer holidays to undertake highway improvement work on several roads that serve local schools. Among the roads to be improved during late July and August are The Fairway at Lake which leads to The...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd August 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9906 £100.00 13749 £100.00 4733 £100.00 17837 £100.00 17682 £100.00 4506 £100.00 8718 £100.00 12024 £100.00 13139 £100.00 16010 £100.00 3711

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the Isle of Wight Council has launched a consultation to consider changes to the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Nearly 10,000 Islanders receive council tax support this way, including those in work but below a...

The 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...

A trio of men arrested as part of an attempted child abduction incident back in April, are to face no further action. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was reported to Police back on the 29th April that a...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging people using pay and display machines to be careful after a fake QR code was stuck to a machine in Yaverland. Customers scanning the code at the Yaverland Car Park machine reported the...