Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many - but there are a number of mental health services available to help across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, available 24 hours a day ...

Gurnard will be the first place on the Isle of Wight to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), such as raingardens and tree pits, to help reduce storm overflow activity. The scheme is part of a ...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the timetable for waste, recycling and subscription collections over the festive period. Island households can expect changes for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year, with everything returning to normal from Monday 6th ...

Latest figures revealed by the RSPCA have confirmed that a total of 106 neglect incidents were reported on the Isle of Wight in the first 9 months of 2024. The animal welfare charity said that between January and September 2024 ...

Advancements in technology during the 21st century have undoubtedly made a massive difference to the way people live their lives. The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of the digital transformation, particularly in the entertainment sector, where several elements ...

Shorwell man Timothy Cale has denied causing the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision that took place in the rural village more than 2 years ago. It was on 5th June 2022 that 64-year-old Professor Simon McQueen-Mason – who ...

Red Funnel will be running a revised timetable using just 1 of its 3 vehicle ferries tomorrow (Wednesday) as the company nurses its ageing fleet, with news also coming through that Red Falcon won't be returning for another 6 weeks... ...

The body of an elderly man has been found inside a Ryde property that was ravaged by fire on Sunday night. Throughout today specialist firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Urban Search and Rescue Team ...

Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, Joe Robertson, has called on the Isle of Wight Council to freeze parking fares following Small Business Saturday last weekend (7th December) The Isle of Wight Council will look to set parking ...

Christmas cheer has returned to one of the busiest junctions in Ryde thanks to the generosity of local firm Harrison Contractors, who have stepped in to supply a Christmas tree this year after Ryde Town Council cut funding. It was ...