31-year-old Joshua Mitchell, who was caught growing 8 cannabis plants in his home, has been fined £80. Mitchell, of Palmerston Road in Shanklin, pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug of Class B (Cannabis) when he appeared before Magistrates on...

Traffic is building on The Downs Road this evening (Saturday) following a 2-vehicle accident at the junction with Knighton Shute. The incident occurred at around 19:45 and has involved a Volvo and a Ford Ka, Island Echo understands. Emergency services...

Police and paramedics are in attendance at a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Saturday). The incident - which took place on Whiterails Road just outside Butterfly World - occurred at around 15:45 and has...

Island Echo understands at least one person has been detained by armed officers in Sandown - following a large scale incident overnight (Friday into Saturday). Multiple units responded to the High Street at just after 23:30 last night following reports...

There are just a few days left for you to have your say in the Police's rural crime survey. Rural crime is a priority for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, who as a force, invest in a dedicated rural...

The Royal London Yacht Club, organiser of Cowes Classics Week, has chosen the Swallow Class to be its anniversary class for 2023.  A record 27 entries in the Swallow Class are expected to compete at Cowes Classics Week to celebrate...

A shed ablaze has closed the main road through Merstone this afternoon (Friday). The incident occurred at around 13:00 and has seen a shed to the rear of a property catch fire. The fire also spread to a portion of...

A golf tournament was held at Freshwater Bay Golf Club last weekend to raise funds for teams taking part in the Island Games this summer. The format was an 'Am Am' and there were 28 groups of 4 taking part...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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...

Step access leading to the beach at Alum Bay has been reinstated today (Thursday) ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Due to erosion, the Isle of Wight Council shut off access to the seaside spot back on 20th March. The...