Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The death of a woman in her 50s, which was initially treated as suspicious, leading to the arrest of a man, was caused by the consumption of a cocktail of prescription medication, an inquest has concluded. 57-year-old Joanne Clarke, formerly ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

The former Ryde Theatre could be partially redeveloped into new housing, with pre-application advice already sought for up to 18 new homes. The early day proposal has come to light as part of a newly published update to the Island ...

Esters are a huge variety of both natural and artificially created substances. They can be simple or complex, natural or synthetic, liquid or solid, pleasant-smelling or not so pleasant. We are all familiar with essential oils, which are used in ...

Fire crews from Shanklin and Ryde worked to contain and extinguish a fire at a flat in Ventnor earlier this evening (Thursday). It was just before 18:40 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 2 appliances ...

In the second in our series of Halloween Heritage, Island Echo tells the tragic tale of Elizabeth Ruffin, who is said to haunt Carisbrooke Castle's well house. The ancient well at Carisbrooke Castle, now known for its donkeys, once witnessed ...

Police have secured a full closure order on a flat in the heart of Newport, which should improve the lives of people living in the vicinity. This week, the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court was presented with evidence of excessive ...

Motorcyclists from across the Isle of Wight are once again invited to take part in a special tribute ride on Sunday 9th November in honour of Remembrance Sunday and those who have served, past and present. The annual ride - ...

An Isle of Wight man who tried to get a 6-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity has been sent to prison for 39 months - on his birthday. Liam Hibberd, 35, of Carlton Place in Ryde, appeared at the ...

A report detailing proposed changes to the Island Planning Strategy has been published ahead of a key meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s Policy, Finance and Resources Committee next week. The committee will consider the report and make recommendations ...