Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 - ...

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 ...