Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Members of the public, businesses and local dignitaries gathered outside Ryde Police Station which was officially reopened by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton earlier today (Friday).  PCC Jones and Scott Chilton, Chief Constable of ...

A multi-talented Isle of Wight boy has had the pick of some of the country’s top state-funded grammar schools after excelling in 11-plus exams across the country. Parinith Mahesh, an Island-born boy born to parents of Indian origin, is currently ...

A Government-funded scheme allowing eligible Island residents to apply for free upgrades to make their homes more energy-efficient has been the most successful in the region. Upgrades are worth up to £38,000 per household and could include insulation, air source ...

Emergency services have rushed to Apse Heath this afternoon (Friday) where a car has crashed, coming to rest on its roof. Initial 999 calls were made at around 14:30 following reports of a road traffic collision on Ventnor Road in ...

Bitcoin mining is the process of securing the blockchain, allowing miners to earn rewards in bitcoins. It remains one of the key processes for maintaining the security and functioning of the Bitcoin network. This guide explains the features of Bitcoin ...

A total of 6 Red Jet crossings have been cancelled this afternoon (Friday) because of limited crew availability. The 15:35, 16:45 and 17:55 from Southampton and the 16:10, 17:20 and 18:30 have been pulled. A Red Jet spokesperson has said: ...

Newport Business Association (NBA) is excited to announce a new skills development and networking event, aimed at empowering local businesses through the latest advancements in AI technology. The event, “Skill Up at 6: AI for Business Success - Transform, Save, ...

The NHS vaccination programme to protect vulnerable people in the South East from a potential ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is off to a strong start. Over 1 million flu jabs have already been administered, alongside ...

Police, fire and paramedics have been called to Ryde this morning (Friday) where a Nissan has collided with a wall. Emergency service personnel were first called to St Thomas’ Street at the junction with Spencer Road at around 09:45. At ...

7 teams headed to the Isle of Wight Community Club to compete for the annual Godbold Petanque Trophy on Sunday 20th October. The teams competing for the trophy were Camphill Stormers, Bargeman’s Sails, Victorians, Plessey Hotshots, Fokkers, Horseshoe Ringers and ...