Writing up 30 years of red squirrel work on the Isle of Wight was the task Helen Butler MBE set herself during lockdown. Wight Squirrels' focus is on monitoring red squirrels on the Isle of Wight without using intrusive methods...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (4th June 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16417 £100.00 11484 £100.00 15867 £100.00 1094 £100.00 9345 £100.00 6458 £100.00 8984 £100.00 9618 £100.00 7001 £100.00 11688 £100.00 13257

Early morning travellers using Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service are experiencing delays this morning (Friday). The cross-Solent operator has announced that the 06:00 departure from Southampton and the 07:30 departure from East Cowes have been cancelled due to a technical...

Several police units, supported by the National Police Air Service helicopter, have returned to the Whitcombe and Carisbrooke areas in an apparent suspect search this morning (Friday). At least 3 police cars and 2 vans have taken up positions on...

A boy, who has visual impairments and other medical conditions, was without the support he needed for months because Isle of Wight Council did not clarify a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Tribunal’s decision in time, the Local Government and...

The new Alliance Group, which now forms the Administration of the Isle of Wight Council, has thanked Conservative Leader Steve Hastings for his recent pledge to work alongside them. As previously reported by Island Echo, Steve Hastings stated that he...

An Isle of Wight-based driving instructor is hoping to raise awareness and promote road safety after witnessing several incidents of 'unsafe' driving. Darren Willett - an approved instructor who works as part of the Isle of Wight Driving Academy -...

The Isle of Wight's hospitality sector is facing a 'year like no other' as pubs, restaurants, and hotels all struggle to recruit staff ahead of the busy summer season. Nationally, the industry is said to be facing a catastrophic recruitment...

Isle of Wight business owners looking for advice and guidance on hosting small events on their premises are invited to attend a free webinar and Q&A. The webinar on Thursday, 10th June at 15:00 is specifically for small businesses and...

Significant progress has been made by utility company Southern Water in the work to fix a suspected collapsed sewer at Appley following several months of disruption. The works, which are already estimated to have cost over £2.5million began in January...