Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A main road in Lake has been closed by Police following a crash between a car and a van this evening (Wednesday). Emergency services are on scene at Newport Road, where an electric Peugeot Q2008 has been involved in a ...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley says he will do 'all he can' to ensure that Vestas workers who face losing their jobs are properly supported, after Island Echo broke the news that 600 jobs are at risk of ...

Cowes RNLI Station recently welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, as she delivered service medals for long-standing crew. 23 crew members at the station, with roles ranging from boat and shore crew to operations, ...

Plans for a contentious mixed-use development that could be built on the edge of a Freshwater have been revised and resubmitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Stephen Hucklesby’s amended proposals include 60 residential units with a minimum 35% of ...

Emily Katherine Dawson sat down with us to discuss AI and how important it is to use it responsibly. Q. First of all, Emily, how would you describe yourself in a few words? EKD. I’m a tech nerd who also ...

Further details surrounding the decision to put 600 staff members on notice at Vestas' Isle of Wight factory have come to light, with some hope on the horizon as around 300 jobs could be saved as part of a Government-backed ...

Collision investigators from the mainland have been called in to examine the scene of a crash in Ryde which has left a cyclist in his 70s with serious injuries. It was just before 11:00 this morning (Wednesday) that emergency services ...

Havenstreet A moved into 3rd place after a 9-1 victory over Newport Vics A in 1 of only 2 games completed in Division 1. However, Vics' Anna Joyce beat Havenstreet’s Para Champion Tom Johnson in four sets.  Vic’s Dave Hilliam ...

The Quay Folk Club - at the Quay Arts in Newport - will feature Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer as guests this Sunday (15th December). Effortlessly blending traditional material with contemporary sounds, Vicki and Jonny are 2 of the most ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on the pad at Hovertravel’s Ryde terminal this morning (Wednesday) as flying medics respond to an emergency on the nearby Esplanade. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service - ...