Several postcodes in Newport are without power following a fault with the electricity network this afternoon (Monday). Residents in 3 postcodes first reported issues at just before 11:00, but the outage has continued through lunchtime, and Scottish and Southern Electricity...

The Isle of Wight's Sandown Airport has ranked as number one in a list of the most popular airfields in the United Kingdom. According to figured released by the flight planning app SkyDemon, the airfield has received the most unique...

The Isle of Wight College has been granted the title of “University Centre, Isle of Wight” by the Department for Education (DfE), in support of its successful history of delivering higher education (HE) courses in collaboration with university partners. The...

Island Roads is praising the efforts of all partners involved in the carriageway improvement work at St George’s Way for limiting the impact of delays following unexpected challenges with on-site work. The Isle of Wight Council scheme which began in...

A woman who sustained a broken ankle on a coastal path between St Helens and Seaview prompted a callout for Coastguard and Lifeboat crews this afternoon (Sunday). HM Coastguard received a call for assistance after the woman injured her limb...

Emergency services are responding to a single vehicle collision on a main road in Shanklin this afternoon (Sunday). 1 appliance from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance on Landguard Manor Road, alongside colleagues...

Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve has been recognised as a Site of National Importance thanks to its population of scarce chaser dragonflies. Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve, located in the Eastern Yar Valley and owned by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat was tasked to assist a 34ft yacht which was taking on water after hitting a rock in the Western Solent between Gurnard and Thorness yesterday afternoon (Saturday). The 5 crew members attempted to return to their home...

Firefighters from the Isle of Wight have been recognised for their compassion and skills in rescuing horses. The Island’s Animal Rescue Unit, based at Newport Fire Station, has been honoured with the British Horse Society’s Isle of Wight Equestrian Hero...

Police investigating an incident that saw a man in his 50s sustain injuries after being hit by a car have made an arrest today (Sunday). As previously reported by Island Echo, officers were called to Scotchells Brook Lane at the...