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!
Students across the Isle of Wight are celebrating success today (Thursday) as the Isle of Wight College releases GCSE resit results in English and Maths, marking a major milestone for those determined to improve their qualifications.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Drivers are facing delays in Lake this afternoon (Thursday) following a collision on a main road in Lake.
Read moreDetailsThe New Year brings a new cause for Red Funnel, as Newport-based Friends of the Animals has been crowned the ferry operator’s Charity of the Year 2026.
Read moreDetailsA special nightlife event aimed at raising awareness and support around mental health is set to take place in Newport later this month, with a silent disco, DJs and community connection at its heart.
Read moreDetailsA flood alert has been issued for the coast around the Isle of Wight, with the Environment Agency warning that high tides in the early hours of tomorrow (Friday) could lead to minor flooding in some coastal areas.
Read moreDetailsIsland guitarist Matt Kellett is set to release the first single from his forthcoming solo album this Friday (9th January), with a high-energy track featuring several well-known names from the rock world.
Read moreDetailsAlbany Lodge 151 has donated more than £2,300 to Ryde Beach Lifeguards in support of their life-saving work on the beaches of the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA 26ft yacht with engine failure and steering issues ran aground on rocks near Thorness Bay earlier this week (Monday), prompting a multi-agency rescue involving Cowes RNLI, Calshot RNLI and Coastguard teams from Ventnor and The Needles.
Read moreDetailsNotices were issued for a host of on-street and off-street parking offences...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight tradeswoman has shared her thoughts on the barriers facing women entering the trades, after appearing as a guest on Fix Radio’s new podcast, Trades Women Together.
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