Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Police are seeking the driver of a dark coloured hatchback that slammed into the back of another vehicle and then sped away near Yarmouth this morning (Bank Holiday Monday). It was just before 11:30 that the 2-car collision occurred on ...

Gather your crew and make some waves for Wessex Cancer Support this Summer by entering a team into the charity’s first ever Dragon Boat Race.  The new fundraising event will take place at Island Harbour on Saturday 30th August, with ...

A closed barbers on Shanklin High Street will become a new tattoo studio. Officers have accepted Duane Sibbick’s planning application for a change of use of 52B High Street, Shanklin. The property was previously home to Cassanova Barbers. Submitted plans ...

Van Mossel Esplanade has announced the sale of a rare and iconic Volvo P1800 ES from 1972 - with a £2,000 donation to Mountbatten pledged. Finished in the original Sun Yellow (colour code 107), this 2-door station wagon - 1 ...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has funded sign language training to support Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in communicating with deaf people. The British Sign Language (BSL) course run by Sign For Thoughts has helped police officers ...

Local people and visitors wishing to travel around the Isle of Wight’s spectacular coastline can enjoy an exciting new Breezer bus service to Seaview this Summer.  Southern Vectis has now introduced its brand new Sea Breezer service - between Ryde, ...

Plans to overhaul the Isle of Wight Council’s governance model, described as a 'bright future' for County Hall, have been given the official go ahead. Full Council voted to approve a new committee system constitution, replacing the local authority’s cabinet ...

Coastguards are on scene at Ventnor Esplanade where a high-powered RIB has come ashore, with the unusual circumstances of the situation prompting Police to be called. The incident began shortly before 03:20 this morning (Bank Holiday Monday) when the activation ...

An extensive portfolio of 84 properties across the Isle of Wight, known as The Needles Portfolio, has been brought to market with a guide price of £14.75million. The multi-site investment includes 76 residential and 8 commercial units, all currently tenanted, ...

Sports betting is booming in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Legal advancements and the surge of online platforms have made it easier for fans to place wagers on their favorite teams and events. Yet, despite this shared ...