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The Isle of Wight's MP has taken further steps to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour in Freshwater by writing to magistrates and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to ask them to support the Police in their efforts. As previously reported by...

A Sandown woman who was seen driving around Ryde in a brand new car whilst drunk - and almost hit a Southern Vectis bus in the process - has pleaded guilty to drink driving. Louise Barlow, 48, of Fitzroy Street,...

In the 3rd part of the Isle of Wight Place Names series, Island Echo takes a further look at where the names of our many villages come from. Today, we'll look at the villages from the 2nd half of the...

Public health experts are reminding visitors of what they can do to reduce the risk from gastro-intestinal infections such as Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and E.coli ahead of Open Farm Sunday on 11th June. Certain illnesses can be passed from farm animals...

A 63-year-old man from Newport who was seen glugging red wine behind the wheel before being stopped by Police has pleaded guilty to drink driving. Kenneth Gilpin, 63, of Little London in Newport pleaded guilty to drink driving when he...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 29th May 2023 "It's not the first time we’ve experienced this but yet...

Running a red light whilst cocaine was in his system has resulted in a Lake man being handed a 12-month driving ban. Stephen Johnston, 43, of Lake Green Road in Lake pleaded guilty to 2x drug driving when he appeared...

There was a double celebration for PC Consultants at their recent 30th anniversary bash in Cowes, as it was announced that the Ryde-based company has acquired Wightbyte Computers. PC Consultants hosted a special event attended by over 190 guests at...

Work to resurface Ryde Esplanade is now underway, with temporary traffic arrangements set to be imposed at the start of next week. The work includes removing the existing carriageway surface, laying strengthening materials and then applying the new surface course...

A Newport man who refused to give a specimen for analysis when stopped by Police has appeared in court. Dylan Tuckey, 23, of Hinton Road in Newport, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis when he appeared...