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!
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have launched a Cardiac Arrest Responder scheme to help save lives. The scheme is the latest collaboration between the two emergency services that...
Read moreDetailsA road traffic collision on Carpenters Road in Brading is causing traffic delays this afternoon (Friday). The incident happened at around 15:15 and has seen a vehicle - a silver Toyota- heading towards Oasis lose control and mount the grass...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is expanding their Electric Vehicle (EV) charging offering with Joju and Mer Charging, to support those without access to off-street parking, with Quay Street in Newport as one of the newest on-street chargers active. The...
Read moreDetailsThe winner of the Isle of Wight Council's chairman's Christmas card competition has been announced. 9-year-old Ozzy Cornes will see his picture of a festive-looking St Catherine's Oratory, with Santa Claus flying overhead, featured on the Isle of Wight Council...
Read moreDetailsIt was reported by local weather forecaster IW Met Service yesterday (Thursday) that temperatures overnight would reach as low as -8c, and they practically did with a chilly -7.9c recorded in Shalfleet overnight (Thursday into Friday). Comparatively cold readings were...
Read moreDetailsPolice are currently in attendance at a road traffic incident on a busy road in Newport this lunchtime (Friday). The incident occurred at around 12:00 and has seen a crash take place near where Dodnor Lane meets Medina Way. The...
Read moreDetailsThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning that discontinuing government energy support at the end of March would force tens of thousands of small firms to close or downsize. This comes ahead of the publication of the Energy Bill...
Read moreDetailsThe Cowes to East Cowes floating bridge is currently suspended this morning (Friday) as a result of a 'minor' technical issue. The Isle of Wight Council says that a 'minor' repair is currently being undertaken. They add that it is...
Read moreDetailsAll Island Line trains have been suspended this morning (Friday) as a result of ice on the line. No trains will run between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin Station until around 13:00 South Western Railway has confirmed. Services have been...
Read moreDetailsIf you were in Newport on Saturday 10th December, you may have seen High Sheriff Kay Marriott gilding the cardboard horns of the winning steer in the charity’s recreation of Newport’s historic Gilten Market, traditionally held in the town in...
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