Cross Solent operator, Red Funnel, has announced cancellations affecting passengers on its vehicle ferry service this evening (Sunday). Those travelling on the East Cowes to Southampton route are set to face disruption due to the withdrawal of the 19:30 departure...

Multiple police and paramedic units have responded to an area of woodland near Ryde following the discovery of a body this afternoon (Sunday). At least 4 police units and 2 ambulances were seen responding to Ladies Walk in Binstead at...

The Isle of Wight’s college of music, Platform One, and its newly established film agency, FilmWight, are thrilled to offer an opportunity for young IW film-makers aged 16 - 25. FilmWight is offering 4 bursaries for aspiring movie-makers. This will...

Officers are appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured in Chale yesterday (Saturday). As first reported by Island Echo, at around 10:00, an 80-year-old man, was riding along Chale Street when he came off his bike. Specialist doctors...

A 33-year-old man has been charged with a drink driving offence following an incident in Ventnor on Friday (30th July). Sam Daniel Devine, of Merstone Lane, Arreton, is accused of driving a motor vehicle with alcohol levels above the legal...

A new website that houses a directory of free and low cost positive activities for young people to do in their free time has been launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission. The website, named One Eighty, has...

A sea-view cottage and a small plot of land on the Island, which were among 112 lots listed across southern England by regional land property auctioneers Clive Emson, have sold through auction. The 2-bedroom cottage, with sea views across the...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is pleased to announce it has awarded £193,456 grant funding towards community projects supporting people with their mental health on the Island. This was made possible after a significant donation in February 2020, by...

The Gallybagger pop-up pub has re-opened in Chillerton thanks to extensive work by local volunteers and government grants. The pub (formerly known as the Reading Room) was opened last Saturday by Island MP Bob Seely after a community effort to...

The second of the Wightlink Warriors Summer Spectaculars saw the home side romp home against the visiting Cradley Heathens and Oxford Cheetahs in a meeting that produced plenty of talking points for a sizeable holiday crowd. Man of the match...