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!
From submerged roads to overflowing drains, these photos show the widespread impact of flooding last night's (Sunday) flash flooding across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsMajor improvements to New Road in Brading, which will cause significant travel disruption for the next 4 weeks, will begin today (Monday).
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Read moreDetailsMembers of the Isle of Wight Radio Society have re-enacted a landmark moment in global communications history – the first wireless transmission beyond the horizon, originally carried out from the Isle of Wight in January 1901. Last Friday (23rd January),...
Read moreDetailsResidents at Vecta House Care Home enjoyed a day of discovery and nature this week as they swapped their lounge for the rainforest during a special excursion to Amazon World Zoo Park.
Read moreDetailsAn independent lifesaving service on the Isle of Wight is on the lookout for new recruits to join its Beach Safety team in Ryde and Sandown for the 2026 summer season.
Read moreDetailsThe Rotary Club of Shanklin has successfully concluded its annual January Sale, raising £29,400 across 3 locations - an 8% increase on last year’s total, despite having to relocate due to the closure of the YMCA.
Read moreDetailsHow we can help? That is the New Year question from Island grant-giving charity WightAID.
Read moreDetailsA night of live country music is heading to the Apollo Theatre in Newport next month as Age UK Isle of Wight presents ‘Nashville Nights’ - a foot-stomping fundraising concert in support of older residents across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsEntries are now open for the 2026 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognise and celebrate the wide range of outstanding businesses that help make the Isle of Wight a unique place to live and visit.
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