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!
Gritters will be out in force once again this afternoon (Monday) and tomorrow morning (Tuesday) as the cold weather continues to grab hold of the Island. Island Roads will be out and about at 14:00 this afternoon treating wet spots...
Read moreDetailsAward-winning actress Maisie Williams has designed a new range of sustainable merchandise, inspired by some of her favourite movie food references, in aid of a UK food inequality project - and Island business Teemill has teamed up with her to...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel has confirmed its timetables for the upcoming Christmas period (19th December 2022 – 2nd January 2023). Notably, Red Funnel will once again be the only ferry company crossing the Solent on Christmas Day, offering 2 departures from each...
Read moreDetailsCommunity organisations, the Isle of Wight Council and the NHS are working together to support people on the Island to stay well, independent and connected with their local community this winter. The Living Well and Early Help Partnership has already...
Read moreDetailsAfter committing to attend all burglary reports in the region earlier this year, the decision to do so is starting to pay dividends, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have announced. In September 2022, Acting Chief Constable Ben Snuggs made...
Read moreDetailsThe Solent Freeport was announced as 1 of the first UK Freeports to be fully approved by Government on Wednesday. The Solent’s ambitious bid for Freeport status was 1 of 8 in England shortlisted by the Government in the Spring...
Read moreDetailsThe Monkton Arts Lounge was turned into a packed music hall for a 1-night-only 'Good Old Days' evening earlier this week to raise funds for Ryde's third sector group, Men Only IOW. The packed house was entertained with fabulous renditions...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Rotary Club is currently trying to fill a shoebox for each of the 80 displaced Ukrainian children here on the Isle of Wight, can you help them? 80 shoeboxes need to be filled before the children...
Read moreDetailsA renewed programme targeting the relationship between parents has been launched on the Isle of Wight. The Supporting Parent Relationships programme is the Island’s commitment to reducing conflict between parents — whether they are together or separated. Life is particularly...
Read moreDetailsSupermarket chain Asda has issued recalls for 3 of its Mince Pie packs from the Extra Special range amid fears that they contain pieces of plastic. The recall was issued yesterday evening (Thursday) as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned...
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