Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A fundraising event held back in November to raise funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) - who airlifted mum-of-2 Gilly Harland to hospital after she was hit by a car on her way to work ...

Police were called to a residential address in Wootton Bridge yesterday evening (Thursday) where the body of a man in his 20s was discovered. Officers were called at around 16:50 by blue-light colleagues from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service ...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has submitted written questions to the Government to ask what steps are being taken to tackle the international problem of ocean plastic pollution. Bob has previously discussed the problem of ‘nurdle’ pollution on Brook ...

When it comes to self-storage units, most people think of them as spaces for stashing away seldom-used items or for holding belongings during a move. However, with a bit of creativity, these units can be transformed into innovative and functional ...

Newport's Church on the Roundabout - which has housed a foodbank for some 12 years - has been told they can no longer provide the provision to the local community. Taking to their Facebook page to share the news, Church ...

Brighter lights could be installed at Cowes Sports Football Club’s home ground, but the club insists the change will have less impact on its neighbours. The Wessex League Premier Division side, who play at Westwood Park in Reynolds Close, is ...

The revetment between Sandown and Shanklin will be closed for up to 3 weeks from early next month, it has been confirmed. The Isle of Wight Council is to carry out essential improvement and safety works along the revetment from ...

One of the biggest success stories since the turn of the century has undoubtedly been the boom in the popularity of online slot sites worldwide. Slot machines were always one of the most enticing options in land-based casinos and amusement ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17277 £100.00 13406 £100.00 2929 £100.00 12578 £100.00 16488 £100.00 2664 £100.00 17746 £100.00 17274 £100.00 5650 £100.00 17660 £100.00 17988

A rock fall on a main road through Ventnor has wiped out a traffic light and left debris scattered across the carriageway this morning (Friday).  The incident has occurred at the junction of Gills Cliff Road and Castle Road, where ...