Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...

In the vibrant world of gambling, every spin, every card dealt, and every roll of the dice presents a tantalizing opportunity. Casinos have long been a playground for those looking to seize their moment and experience the thrill of chance. ...

The Isle of Wight, located just off the southern coast of England, is a beloved destination for tourists seeking a blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and modern entertainment. This picturesque island offers a wide range of activities that cater ...

Police have been joined by search and rescue teams in Ryde as officers work to locate a vulnerable missing person tonight (Thursday). The search efforts are currently focused on the Monktonmead area of the town and along the Esplanade. Bembridge ...

Bembridge's All Weather Lifeboat is out of action after damaging a propeller during a shout on Sunday night - the same incident that has left Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat off the run too. HM Coastguard mobilised several assets to ...

Thursday night dinner left unattended in a Ryde kitchen led to a call out for firefighters from Ryde, Sandown and Newport this evening. 3 appliances - 2 retained crews and 1 wholetime crew - were mobilised to an address on ...

South Western Railway and Network Rail have spoken to Island Echo about the forthcoming works on Island Line, which will get underway in just a few weeks' time. From Friday 6th September to Sunday 6th October, Island Line will be ...

The occupants of 2 cars involved in a crash at Firestone Copse near Havenstreet this evening (Thursday) have escaped injury. It was shortly before 17:45 that a Toyota Corolla and a Ford KA collided on Firestone Copse Road, in wet ...

Detectives are leading an investigation into the discovery of a firearm in woodland on the outskirts of Newport yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Officers descended on Mark's Corner Village Road, close to Hillis Gate Road, at around 15:30 and quickly locked the ...

Keert, the Isle of Wight’s only ultra low emissions delivery service, has announced the accelerated expansion of its sustainable delivery network into Freshwater. This rapid growth to the West Wight has been made possible by the generous support of Teemill ...