DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS
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 paddock with residential development potential on the Island is being auctioned with a guide price of £150,000+, alongside a number of other local lots, in the next Clive Emson auction. The site, comprising of more than 4 acres and...
Read moreDetailsThorness Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight is supporting researchers from Project Seagrass and Swansea University as they conduct vital research into the seagrass beds growing around the Island's UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Project Seagrass is a global-facing...
Read moreDetailsIsland author Anne Holley has just published an enchanting and funny book about the fundraising exploits of 'Rosie' over many years which have taken her from the Island as far away as the Grand Canyon. This new book is a...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is disappointed not to see more local produce on some Isle of Wight supermarket shelves and is encouraging larger chains to do more to support local farmers and food producers. Last Summer,...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is continuing to make energy rebate payments to eligible Island residents as swiftly as possible. The government is providing a £150 rebate to council taxpayers in bands A-D (and E if in receipt of disabled...
Read moreDetailsA fire crew from Sandown has been mobilised to reports of a fire in the open in Brading tonight (Sunday). 1 fire appliance was sent to the scene off Morton Old Road after smoke was spotted at around 21:10. UPDATE...
Read moreDetailsFresh from a crowning performance at Glastonbury Festival, where they pulled in the largest crowd the Park Stage has ever seen, Wet Leg are pleased to reveal a new remix of 'Too Late Now' by the legendary Soulwax. The Belgian...
Read moreDetailsA family fun day is heading to Ryde next month (August), hoping to raise as much money as possible for a popular national mental health charity. Fun-Fest is a charity event that will be held at Smallbrook Stadium on 21st...
Read moreDetailsFire crews are tackling an incident in Porchfield this afternoon (Sunday) after a bonfire spread to a nearby field as temperatures continue to soar. 1 appliance from Newport, as well as a a water carrier from Freshwater, were mobilised to...
Read moreDetailsFerry operator Red Funnel has cancelled more sailings today (Sunday) amid staffing issues. The 17:00 from Southampton as well as the 15:30 and 18:30 from Cowes have been cancelled by the cross-Solent operator due to critical crew availability. This follows...
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