Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

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A new 40mph speed limit is coming into force through Hale Common today (Friday) as part of the Department for Transport-funded Safer Roads Fund project - but questions remain about how the Council is going about implementing the scheme. Speed ...

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 ...

Online casinos keep growing and growing, showing no signs of slowing down. With so many to choose from, how can players pick one? What can these sites do in order to stand out amongst a saturated market? The player's choice ...

3 people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after a large amount of cannabis was found in a car in Sandown yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). It was just gone 16:00 that officers stopped a vehicle on Avenue Road, and ...

Matej Gruber, who tragically lost his life when his van overturned near Cranmore in 2022, died from traumatic head injuries, an inquest has concluded. The 45-year-old carpenter, of Mayfield Drive in Newport, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the ...

Bus users across the Isle of Wight will see changes to Southern Vectis fares from Sunday (31st August), with increases across a number of ticket types including Rover Tickets, Freedom Passes and multi-day bundles. While all single fares will remain ...

A badger was rescued after falling into a 5ft-deep hole on a building site near Ventnor yesterday (Wednesday). The young badger was found at the bottom of an uncovered hole and was safely rescued by volunteers from Badger Trust Isle ...

Police, firefighters and paramedics have rushed to Newport this afternoon (Thursday) where a car has crashed, coming to rest on its side. Emergency crews are currently on scene on Lugley Street, near the junction with Mill Street, having been called ...

Popular Shanklin spot Blueberrys Café has announced it will close its doors for the final time on Sunday 14th September, marking the end of an 8-year run for Liam, Claire and the team. Located on the Shanklin Cliff Path behind ...