Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Firefighters are tackling a property fire that has broken out on a street in the heart of Cowes this morning (Friday). 4 fire appliances - 2 from Ryde and 2 from Newport - and an Aerial Ladder Platform have been ...

6 people aged between 16 and 57 have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following an incident in Newport yesterday (Thursday). As previously reported by Island Echo, it was just gone 16:20 that Police were alerted to a suspicious ...

Just weeks after her office was blasted as 'not fit for purpose' by senior leaders, Isle of Wight Coroner Caroline Sumeray has been issued a formal warning by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) for failing to conclude an inquest ...

Police, fire and ambulance crews have all been mobilised to a crash on Forest Road on the outskirts of Newport this morning (Friday). The incident has occurred near Trumor Feeds at Vittlefields, to the west of Whitehosue Road/Betty Haunt Lane, ...

A dental practice in Ryde has announced it now has capacity to take on 250 new NHS patients following the recruitment of 2 full-time dentists, helping to ease pressure on services across the Isle of Wight. Denbigh House on George ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14036 £100.00 14846 £100.00 1054 £100.00 15983 £100.00 7516 £100.00 6889 £100.00 15699 £100.00 18140 £100.00 14716 £100.00 17990 £100.00 4499

A married Isle of Wight Police Sergeant is facing a misconduct hearing over allegations of an inappropriate and exploitative relationship with a junior colleague over a 17-month period - the latest local officer to be hauled before a misconduct panel. ...

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 ...

Modern car design has dramatically reduced injury rates in UK road traffic accidents through carefully engineered safety features. The most effective design elements work together to absorb crash energy, protect occupants, and minimise the severity of injuries during collisions. Research ...

Tesco has issued an urgent recall on several of its pasta salad products - including those in the popular meal deal - due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The supermarket giant has issued a food safety alert urging customers ...