CELL FIRE AT HMP ISLE OF WIGHT LEADS TO CALLOUT FOR FIRE CREWS
Island firefighters were called to a cell fire at HMP Isle of Wight yesterday (Tuesday). Crews were called at 10:10 following reports of a fire in what Island Echo believes to be the remand wing. Once on scene, firefighters were ...
Read moreDetailsBOB SEELY MP ASKS PHARMACY TO EXPAND ITS BLISTER PACK RECYCLING SCHEME
Robert Seely - UK Parliament official portraits 2017 MP Bob Seely has asked Boots UK Ltd to expand its blister pack recycling scheme to cover more of the Island. Last month, the pharmacy chain announced it was now accepting empty ...
Read moreDetailsGROUNDED YACHT LEADS TO LAUNCH FOR COWES LIFEBOAT
A report from a bystander that a 28-foot yacht appeared to need assistance in Newtown Creek led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat late last (Tuesday) night. On arrival, the lifeboat crew found the yacht aground and at a ...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN WHO TRESPASSED ON RAILWAY TRACKS ORDERED TO PAY £400 COMPENSATION FEE
A woman who caused severe disruption to services on the Island Line following a trespassing incident in Ryde back in February has been ordered to pay £400 compensation. Jade Sandells, 26, of Esplanade in Ryde admitted trespassing and intentionally causing ...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COMES 3RD IN LIST OF ‘HEART-SAFE’ LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND
The Isle of Wight has been placed 3rd in a list of the most 'heart-safe' authorities in England by defibshop in its annual Cardiac Coverage Report. Locally, there are 34.59 defibrillators for every 10,000 inhabitants - an 82% increase over the ...
Read moreDetailsNEARLY 500 TONNES OF SALT USED AS WARM BUT WET WINTER MAINTENANCE SEASON ENDS FOR ISLAND ROADS
Nearly 500 tonnes of salt was spread on the network in 32 runs by Island Roads gritter drivers during the official 2023/24 winter maintenance season. The figures confirm it has been a milder winter season compared to the previous year ...
Read moreDetails9-MONTH DRIVING BAN FOR WOMAN WHO CRASHED INTO PICK-UP AND FLED SCENE
A Newport woman who crashed into a pick-up containing a family of 4 - before fleeing the scene - has been banned from driving for 9-months. Lois Southgate, of Whitecroft Park in Newport, admitted driving without due care and attention ...
Read moreDetailsFURTHER EXCAVATION WORK MEANS BEMBRIDGE’S KINGS ROAD WON’T RE-OPEN THIS WEEK
The reopening of Kings Road - a main road into Bembridge - will not take place until next week, Island Roads has confirmed. Island Roads confirmed this week that during investigations, in at least 1 location, there is the need ...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL FAMILY RUN ROOFING BUSINESS CELEBRATES ITS 40TH YEAR
An unusual job for Goodall roofing The well-known and trusted Isle of Wight family-run business K.D & L.K Goodall Roofing is now celebrating its 40th Year of trading. Established by Kevin Goodall and now run by his son Luke - ...
Read moreDetailsJANE WILSON TAKES COVETED THOMAS CUP TROPHY AT SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB
Jane Wilson has won the Thomas Cup in blustery conditions at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Sunday (7th April). 14 ladies took to a slightly shortened course to vie for this much-coveted trophy. Jane Wilson emerged victorious with 30 ...
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