Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to get their COVID-19, flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccinations ahead of Winter months. Two thirds of pregnant women across the region are yet to have their flu ...

A self-confessed 'scumbag' who has over 100 theft and kindred offences on his criminal record has been ordered to pay compensation to the Co-op. Paul Smart, 38, of Orchardleigh Road in Shanklin, admitted a single count of theft from a ...

Emergency services have responded to no fewer than 3 road traffic collisions this morning (Wednesday) amid tricky driving conditions across the Isle of Wight. Shortly before 06:30, Police were called to A3054 Yarmouth Road - the main road connecting Newport ...

A fundraiser has been set up to help an Isle of Wight man - who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer - realise his dream of flying in a Spitfire.  79-year-old Brighstone man Peter Horsfall could often be seen ...

A planning appeal has been launched over a rejected application to keep items related to the construction of a shelved ‘cider and chocolate’ tourist attraction at Hale Common. Carlton Developments Ltd has appealed a rejected bid to keep a barn, ...

338 knives were seized and 20 knife-related arrests were made by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary during a recent week of action - Operation Sceptre. Op Sceptre ran between 11th and 17th November with intensified police operational activity carried ...

An urgent flood warning has been issued for the Lukely Brook in Newport this morning (Wednesday) - with a flood alert also issued for Ryde - following intense rainfall in the past few hours, with local residents urged to take ...

Afternoon tea is a cherished tradition that brings people together for good food, conversation, and a bit of indulgence. Hosting a festive version of it at home is a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. ...

David Greening, the 43-year-old footballing stalwart born on the Isle of Wight, has officially announced his retirement, bringing an extraordinary career to a close. Starting his journey at Whitecroft and Barton Sports, Greening went on to grace the pitches of ...

27-year-old Leon Gladdis, a notorious local criminal who fled the scene of the serious hit-and-run crash in Ryde earlier this year, has been handed another prison sentence. Gladdis, now of HMP Guys Marsh, appeared before Magistrates via video link today ...