Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A call has been made for volunteers to help protect the Isle of Wight’s toad population, as a second migratory crossing site is now being supported by local patrollers.

After months of disruption at Downend, permanent traffic lights are expected to be back in operation from February, Island Roads has confirmed.

A 2-car collision is causing delays on a main road in the West Wight this afternoon (Friday).

Firefighters from Cowes and Newport are tackling a shed fire in Gurnard this afternoon (Friday).

BREAKING: James was last seen this morning (Friday) at St Mary's Hospital...

A proposal to ‘enhance’ a historic Cowes pub with a roof terrace and pergola has been withdrawn after criticism from residents and the local town council.

Isle of Wight pianist and composer Thomas Luke has released his debut album of original music, ‘See Me Now’, which is now available on CD and all major streaming platforms.

A food safety alert has been reissued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) concerning several Jolly Rancher products now confirmed to be unsafe for consumption due to the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH).

BREAKING: 59-year-old Timothy Cale has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 2 years, for causing the death of a cyclist in Shorwell more than 3 years ago.

A new regional campaign, ‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’, is hitting the streets to dispel a common myth about smoking as a way of relieving stress and ask what makes the South East happy.