Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A road traffic collision involving at least 2 vehicles has resulted in road closures at Branstone Cross in Apse Heath this evening (Friday). A VW Polo and a Renault Clio have collided on the notorious junction where Winford Road meets ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary almost 40 arrests here on the Island as part of Operation Holly, their annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. From 1st December to 31st December 2023, officers from the Joint Operations Roads Policing ...

A disqualified driver from Ryde who pleaded with officers not to arrest him, after he was seen at the wheel of his partner's Renault Clio, has been handed a 6-month driving ban. Jack Tregoning, 30, of Alexandra Road in Ryde, ...

Network Rail is seeking permission to demolish a bungalow in Sandown as ground movement has prompted fears it could cause a landslip onto the Island Line train tracks. The empty bungalow – 15 Gordon Close, Sandown – currently sits on ...

40-year-old Warren Russell has been handed a 10-week prison sentence following his latest theft spree, in which he targetted 4 shops across Ryde, Lake and Shanklin. Russell, a prolific local thief, was charged with numerous offences yesterday (Thursday) and put ...

A 30-year-old man from Cornwall has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after he was seen with a knife in East Cowes earlier this afternoon (Friday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called ...

The RNLI has been announced as the Official Charity for Round the Island Race 2024 The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a 1-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight and will take ...

The world of vehicle tracking technology has experienced significant advancements over the past few decades, transforming from simple GPS-based systems to sophisticated tools that offer a myriad of functionalities. These innovations have not only improved the accuracy and efficiency of ...

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to trial a new app to support separating parents and help them secure the best possible outcomes for their children. The new app called 'Separating Better' will enable parents to self-manage their separation, ...

The United Kingdom has had a long interconnected history with online gambling. Betting and gambling as a pastime are deeply ingrained within British culture. As a result, the UK gambling market is the largest in the world. With the advent ...