Hampshire Constabulary has launched an appeal for witnesses after an 86-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision yesterday afternoon (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services attended the incident on Culver Parade - near to The...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has welcomed additional government funding of £495,471 to work with families and young people demonstrating abusive behaviours within their relationships and stop the cycle of abuse at an early age. The funding will...

Local charity, Youth Options, says it is very excited to announce that it will be offering childcare provision on the Isle of Wight from September 2021.  Starting in the Autumn term, Youth Options will be taking over the management of...

A brand-new community minibus purchased by Bembridge Friendship Circle has been taken on its maiden journey. The new £38,000 vehicle will now enter regular service proving a vital community link for numerous local groups. The modified vehicle has been purchased...

Bembridge RNLI's Tyne Class Lifeboat launches. (Photo: Bembridge RNLI) The Isle of Wight's lifeboat crews - both those part of the RNLI and those who maintain their independence - provide an extremely valuable service to both Islanders and visitors alike,...

It's been a busy month so far for Wight Tri members, with members competing in 2 events taking place over the last week, and many members old and new coming together to take part. Wight Tri Aquathlon Wight Tri held...

Parkdean Resorts’ Nodes Point Holiday Park has been awarded the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award. Every year, Tripadvisor pulls together reviews and ratings that travellers share from across the globe to highlight the very best in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice...

Players and supporters who took part in the Freshwater Bay Charity Challenge are being thanked after raising more than £2,000 for charity. On a horrendously windswept Freshwater Bay Course, 80 players took part, and as always, there was some very...

A programme involving 35 children has successfully been held by the Ryde Beach Lifeguards - with each of the children aged between 8 and 15 learning lifesaving skills over the course of a week. Last year, the Beach Rookie Lifeguard...

The Isle of Wight Council is commending the achievements of young Islanders gaining A Level results, technical qualifications, and apprenticeships – particularly in the face of challenges caused by COVID-19 over the last 18 months. Cabinet lead for Children’s Services,...