Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A technique that encourages rivers to re-shape themselves has transformed a precious Isle of Wight chalk stream. Stage Zero Restoration (SZR) is an approach popular in the USA and gaining traction in the UK in which rivers are reconnected with ...

The waiting times for Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s NHS Special Care Dental Service are 'over 2 years', a health watchdog has told County Hall. Speaking at the adult social care, public health and housing needs committee last week (30th ...

Football fans on the Isle of Wight will have noticed a change in how the game looks at the very top level. Across the island and on the mainland, there’s a new, more direct feel to the football being played. ...

Ideas travel in odd ways. Sometimes they cross the sea as bold reforms, sometimes as quiet habits, or as experiments that prove a point. Ireland has been, for long stretches, a testing ground for policies and practices that later found ...

• Steven Lawrie, 34, of Slade Road, Ryde – admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance. He was fined £200, ordered to pay £85 costs, and received six penalty points. • Connor Keates, 28, of Berry Mead, Wroxall – admitted ...

Isle of Wight swimmer Zac Lacey has retained his 200m Butterfly title at the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Albufeira, Portugal. Zac has waited 16 months since the last World Championships for an international competition competing for Team GB ...

A 75m cargo vessel, the Shetland Trader, suffered an engine power failure before it crashed into moored boats on the River Medina last night (Tuesday), it has been confirmed. At around 19:00, the Shetland Trader, which was under the guidance ...

An appeal has been filed over a refused bid to build 16 retirement park homes on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town. County Hall previously rejected Luxury Retirement Living’s proposal for 9x 2-bedroom units and 7x 3-bedroom ...

Shanklin Ladies edged a thrilling encounter against Winchester City Flyers Reserves on Sunday (2nd November) in a game packed with goals, drama, and end-to-end action. Winchester struck first with a long-range effort after Shanklin failed to close down the shooter. ...

A new day care facility for man's best friend could open up in Ventnor. Suzanne Wright has applied for a change of use of the Guido Designs Unit 3, a workshop in the Ventnor Industrial Estate on Ventnor’s Old Station ...