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!
A crash involving 2 vehicles is causing traffic delays on the main road from Newport to Ryde this evening (Tuesday). The incident occurred at around 16:50 at Binfield on Fairlee Road and has seen 2 vehicles collide with one another....
Read moreDetailsA marine flare left out with household recycling caused a fire at the Isle of Wight Council’s waste treatment plant on Forest Road earlier this month. The fire was contained quickly due to the prompt action of the control room...
Read moreDetailsA flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast tomorrow (Wednesday) as heavy rain and wind look set to move in over the next few days. Wednesday afternoon's tide at 14:30 on 28th December is higher than...
Read moreDetails3 community groups focused on supporting people to get active, boost their mental health and meet people in their local areas are the latest organisations to be awarded funding from the Isle of Wight Foundation. Swim the Wight, Brighstone Lawn...
Read moreDetailsA number of cancellations have hit Red Jet today (Tuesday) as a result of staffing issues. The 12:05, 15:35, 16:40 and 17:55 from Southampton and the 12:40, 16:10, 17:20 and 18:30 from West Cowes have been cancelled. These afternoon cancellations...
Read moreDetailsFancy a chilly dip this Christmas? Then why not head to 1 of the Boxing Day swims that are taking place across the Island on Monday? A widespread offering of swims in Ventnor, Sandown, Ryde and Gurnard will all get...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Tesco shoppers have donated the most ever in support of foodbanks and local charities, it has been revealed. Tesco customers donated more than 2.4million meals during the winter Food Collection at the beginning of December, with 3,253...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Vectis is urging Christmas and New Year’s Eve revellers at bars and restaurants across the Isle of Wight to leave their cars at home. Backing Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s anti-drink driving ‘Operation Holly’ campaign, the local bus...
Read moreDetailsOver 30 Isle of Wight Fitsteps members travelled to Blackpool on 9th December for the Annual Fitsteps Party and Awards Evening at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Fitsteps is a dance fitness class, based on Strictly Come Dancing and created by 2...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust is still in Critical Incident status, facing extreme and sustained pressure on all its services following a significant rise in flu, COVID-19, and Strep A admissions, and here is how you can help loved...
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