Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The poisoning of red squirrels by rodenticides is being raised as a threat to the Isle of Wight's red population, with Wight Squirrel Project taking the matter up with the Island's MP. Bob Seely is supporting the charity's campaign to ...

A stop and search on a 25-year-old woman in Ryde resulted in the discovery of a quantity of drugs, with a further search of her home address turning up more cocaine and cannabis. At dinnertime yesterday (Tuesday), officers on patrol in ...

A prisoner serving a life term has been ordered to pay compensation of £64.05 after he set his cell on fire last year. Billy Williams, 31, of HMP Isle of Wight, admitted arson when he appeared at the Isle of ...

NHS supplies and food parcels could soon be whizzing across the Solent to a drone port in Cowes, if a 6-month pilot scheme gets the go ahead.  In collaboration with Vodafone, Inteliports and the Isle of Wight Council are exploring ...

The Isle of Wight Council has turned down a major planning application to transform the historic Grade I listed Norris Castle in East Cowes into a luxury hotel. It was more than 2 years ago that Norris Castle Estate Group ...

The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has started this week.  Care home residents are being offered the vaccination from this week, with the ...

A road traffic collision on the main Newport to Cowes road is adding to travel chaos in the area this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and paramedics are currently on scene at where Cowes Road becomes Newport Road, near the County Showground ...

Managing credit card debt can seem challenging. Yet with the right strategies, you can navigate your way to a clearer financial path. Credit card debt is a common issue in the UK. Many people juggle multiple cards and interest rates. ...

Ventnor’s Independent Record Store, Reggie’s Retro is once again an official participant in Record Store Day which takes place in the UK on Saturday 20th April. Hundreds of artists have come together to celebrate the UK’s independent record shops which ...

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the gaming industry, offering immersive experiences that were once the stuff of science fiction. In the realm of online gambling, VR slots are at the forefront of this transformation, providing players with an engaging ...