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 Newport man who showed what was described in court as 'wilful and persistent' breaches of his community order has been sentenced to 11 weeks in prison. Dale Gill, 31, of Pyle Street in Newport, admitted 2 counts of failing...
Read moreDetailsNational Saxophone Day is celebrated around the world to mark the birthday of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, with an event held on the Isle of Wight this year for the very first time. Hosted by Wight Sax,...
Read moreDetailsVulnerable children across the Isle of Wight will be able to access free riding lessons to support their emotional health and well-being. Children’s charity Barnardo’s will bring young people to the Island Riding Centre in Newport where they can ride...
Read moreDetails"Please do not put yourself at risk by ignoring closure signs and temporary barriers along Ventnor Esplanade" - that's the message from the Isle of Wight Council following the immediate closure of the seawall towards Bonchurch. Several days of pounding...
Read moreDetailsSchool Junior Travel Ambassadors (JTA) are helping to make travelling to school safer and more active. The exciting scheme is aimed at youngsters in Years 5 and 6 who meet regularly to share ideas and opinions about what they think...
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th November 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17374 £100.00 3913 £100.00 3021 £100.00 5537 £100.00 13150 £100.00 7037 £100.00 17434 £100.00 17476 £100.00 1286 £100.00 8482 £100.00 9128
Read moreDetailsThe 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...
Read moreDetailsWith the terrible state of Island travel on everybody’s mind at the moment, we look at what exactly is going wrong... By far the most problematic issue has been on Island Line, where the service has been plagued with issues...
Read moreDetailsA 5th man has been charged with an immigration offence following an incident that saw a large number of people smuggled to the Island on a boat back in March 2020. Robbie Hounsham, 54, of Ashey Road, Ryde, was charged...
Read moreDetailsIf you want to make a difference in your community and would like to find out more about a career in community healthcare, you may want to attend the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's virtual recruitment event next week. You...
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