Activities hosted by South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) over the Easter period proved a big hit, with around 60 individuals taking part in the wide range of offerings planned for young people and their families. Following last year’s fantastic...

Children at Nettlestone Primary School are enjoying brand new playground markings thanks to a volunteering project undertaken by Island Roads. Supported by lining partners WJ South West Group, Island Roads lining supervisor Spencer Jarman created a series of fun playground...

Isle of Wight residents will be preparing to go to the polls next week to have their say in the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 6th May. The council’s elections team is geared up and ready...

Isle of Wight residents who are customers of HM Revenue and Customs are being reminded to look out for their tax credits renewals packs.  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending out about 2.5 million annual renewals packs to tax...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is urging people to stay safe around water as more of us start enjoying time outdoors. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death - with more than...

If you had looked up at the night sky last night, you may have seen a surprising sight, as a full Pink Moon shone brightly across the Isle of Wight. Luckily, several keen Island photographers were on hand to catch...

Firefighters have been mobilised to tackle a small fire in the open at Sibden Copse in Shanklin this evening (Tuesday). An eyewitness has told Island Echo that the small fire is approximately 3 metres in diameter and located against hedgerow...

An appeal has been issued by a member of the public after their 2 dogs became ill within an hour of being walked in the countryside on the outskirts of Nettlestone, near Bullen. The individual claims that the dogs both...

Kate Scandrett picked up the keys to Browns yesterday (Monday). Popular Sandown attraction, Browns Golf Course, could be set to reopen after new tenants picked up the keys to the historic venue yesterday (Monday). Kate Scandrett from Shanklin posted photos...

Islanders will soon have more choice of pubs to head to, as Greene King announces its plans to reopen a further 3 of its managed pubs outdoors on the Isle of Wight from Thursday (29 April). The Hare & Hounds...