Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The mainland-based Collision Investigation Unit has been called in to conduct a forensic examination of the scene of a crash in Ryde, in which a pedestrian was seriously injured this morning (Saturday). Cross Street and George Street in the town ...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says that Wightlink's apology for cancelling services on Friday is 'frankly not good enough', given their increasingly poor record of reliability. As first reported by Island Echo, the cross-Solent operator cancelled a number of ...

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island are invited to bid for grant funding of a share of £25,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has set out a new ...

Hundreds of young cancer survivors from across the UK are looking forward to inspirational sailing adventures from East Cowes Marina this Summer, as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is set for its biggest year yet. The nationwide charity will support ...

A pedestrian has been injured after being run over by a car whilst walking along the pavement in Ryde Town Centre this morning (Saturday). A blue Kia Picanto has left the road at Cross Street, mounting the pavement and travelling ...

From late-May into July families, Islanders are being called on to take part in an annual stag beetle survey - the Great Stag Hunt - which has been run by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) for over ...

People on the Island are reminded that there are ways to get treatment and support for alcohol and drugs, and with the right support, it’s possible to improve health and wellbeing. Alcohol and drugs treatment and support is accessible to ...

A whole 18 months after violent storms caused a 35-metre section of Ventnor's Eastern Esplanade to collapse into the sea, the public were able to enjoy their first stroll along the newly reopened promenade on Friday (24th May). The safety ...

The last several years have seen an exponential rise in the popularity of online gambling. This growth can be attributed to many different factors like accessibility and improved graphics. To understand why online gambling has grown in popularity, it is ...

As an avid follower of the online gambling scene, I find it fascinating to observe the changing preferences, especially in specific locales like the Isle of Wight. In 2024, there are several title themes that have captured the interest and ...