Downing Street has announced that the new Bishop of Portsmouth will be the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, who is currently the Dean of York. The announcement from 10 Downing Street this morning (Friday) confirmed that HM The Queen had...

Over 80 postcodes in the PO32 area are without electricity this morning (Sunday). SSEN says that a fault with its network has left customers without power in large areas of East Cowes and surrounding areas. The fault was reported at...

Passengers can look forward to better bus stops thanks to a £150,000 improvement programme which is already underway. A number of rural bus stops on the Island are being upgraded to improve safety and accessibility as part of the Isle...

Wightlink’s car ferries between Fishbourne and Portsmouth will use the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) next weekend (16th and 17th October) to allow essential maintenance of the boarding ramp to take place at Gunwharf. This weekend has been chosen as Sunday...

Yarmouth RNLI was tasked to assist a yacht with engine failure in the vicinity of Colwell Bay this afternoon (Saturday). Using the relief Severn Class all weather lifeboat (ALB), RNLB Margaret Joan and Fred Nye, the crew - including new...

Cowes-based sailing charity, UKSA, has launched a new video that highlights the rich and varied experiences on offer for children and young people at its campus on the Isle of Wight. The video aims to inspire and attract donations to...

Emergency crews including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a property fire on the main Cowes to Newport road this afternoon (Saturday). Firefighters from Newport and Cowes, alongside colleagues from the police...

After 2 recent disappointments caused by bad weather, the Wightlink Warriors will be hoping it’s 3rd time lucky as they have just announced Thursday (14th October) as the restaging date for the final round of their Island Masters speedway series....

An investigation into the circumstances which led to severe flooding in parts of the Island this summer has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. As previously reported by Island Echo, flash floods in July and August led to...

This week we've got everything from ships to spiders in Readers' Gallery. Can you spot your photo? Another beautiful view on the Island, very blustery Military road ~ Photo credit Sue All calm in Ryde Marina Ryde Marina ~ Photo...