Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A 23-year-old woman from Ryde who crashed into a parked car whilst more than twice the drink drive limit has been banned from the roads for 17 months. Ella Furnell, 23, of Adelaide Place in Ryde admitted drink driving when ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (15th November 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13702 £100.00 18146 £100.00 8272 £100.00 18184 £100.00 14282 £100.00 6999 £100.00 623 £100.00 8777 £100.00 16983 £100.00 3148 £100.00 17132

Yarmouth Bridge is due to reopen to road traffic this afternoon (Friday) following work by Island Roads to install a new deck. A number of supporting timber beams have also been replaced, a new waterproofing system installed and the footways ...

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 ...

Attracting tourists with its breathtaking coastlines, ancient landmarks, and energetic cultural events, the Isle of Wight is a treasure in the travel industry of the United Kingdom. Many local tourism companies have realized lately that they have to increase their ...

Monday 4th November – Friday 8th November 2024 • Kristian Venn, 44, of Benett Street, Ryde pleaded guilty to drug driving (cocaine), drug driving (BZE), drug driving (cannabis). He was handed a 12-month driving ban and made subject to a 18-month ...

England beach soccer goalkeeper Tommy Jackson - who lives in Newport - has made his 100th appearance in a Three Lions shirt. Tommy appeared between the sticks on Wednesday (13th November) in an international tournament against hosts Saudi Arabia. England ...

A crash thought to involve 3 vehicles has seen emergency services respond to central Newport this evening (Thursday). It was just gone 20:00 that the road traffic collision occurred on the link road between Fairlee Road and Medina Way - ...

East Cowes man Jason Holbrook, who was caught masturbating in his van just metres from a primary school in Newport, is to be sentenced next year. Holbrook, 50, of St James' Close, admitted a single count of committing an act ...

A bus driver who was noted for paying his respects on Armistice Day in a unique way has been successfully tracked down by local councillor and former soldier, Ian Dore. Ian was just about to read the Exhortation at the ...