Plans have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council as part of the process to transform the former Pizza Express store on Pyle Street into an all-new evening venue. The former restaurant has sat empty since the demise of...

3 members of Wight Tri took on the best triathletes in their age group at the Eton Dorney ITU Qualifier Sprint Triathlon for the 2022 Age Group World Championships in Montreal, Canada. This was the first triathlon event for many,...

Firefighters from Newport were mobilised to assist the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service in moving a patient from a flat in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Crews were called to in Lugley Street the scene at 04:40, where...

A kitesurfer has set a new world record by circumnavigating the Isle of Wight in a groundbreaking time of 2 hours and 24 minutes. Professional kitesurfer Guy Bridge broke his previous 2 hours 32 minute record - which he set...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 2 appliances to Newport's Blackwater Road following fears of a vehicle fire this morning (Tuesday). Crews from East Cowes and Newport were sent to the scene near Newclose Cricket...

The search is on for the Island’s most adorable pets in the RSPCA’s virtual One Fun Day. The Home Pet Show is an all-animal event designed to showcase people’s animal friends and the special bonds they share, with Islanders, are...

A Wightlink ferry has been the star of an unusual production whilst out of service and moored in Portsmouth Harbour ahead of the busy summer season. The Portsmouth-Fishbourne ship, St Faith, hosted a team of forensic investigators - but there...

A woman with learning difficulties who was pulled from her burning flat by firefighters did not have an appropriate care plan in place, an inquest into her death heard on Thursday (13th May). 58-year-old Suzette Osborne died in a burns...

The very first geranium flower of 2021 was delivered by Alan and Caroline themselves to local resident Maisie. Local Nursery Care in the Garden have once again joined forces with Age UK Isle of Wight and Rouse Wealth Management to...

Residents in areas of Ryde and the East Wight are without electricity following a power outage this morning (Monday). Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say that the fault with the electricity network was first reported at 10:11, with Island Echo readers...