Work on a new rescue jet ski station for Ryde Beach Lifeguard’s next to Ryde Waterside Pool has got underway. Ryde Mayor Michael Lilley recently led a chain gang with a difference as he joined efforts to support the town’s...

Prices for using the Cliff Lift at Shanklin are to be reduced while Osborne Steps are closed to the public. Ground stability issues affecting the retaining walls have forced the closure of the steps, which run from Eastcliff Promenade to...

Wight Aviation Museum in Sandown is to reopen this weekend with new displays, including virtual flights around the Island! Throughout the cold, dark and wet winter months, the Wight Aviation Museum (WAM) team have been very busy sprucing up the...

A team of Special Constables based on the Isle of Wight have been named as the Special Constabulary Team of the Year 2022. The team completed a combined total of 2,600 hours in 2022 showing true dedication and commitment to...

Discussions are being held to consider banning all cyclists from using the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin over concerns for the safety of pedestrians. The Revetment Working Party, formed of members from all 3 Bay area councils (Shanklin, Sandown and...

New pay-to-use public toilets and showers have finally arrived in Sandown after long delays. The new public toilet and shower block at Sandown was officially opened on Thursday by the town's mayor Paddy Lightfoot. It includes an accessible cubicle, gender-neutral...

A 9-week partial closure of the Esplanade at Ryde is to begin this week, as the final phase of the controversial interchange scheme gets underway. As previously reported by Island Echo, the final phase was scheduled to begin yesterday (Monday) but...

A 36-year-old woman from Ryde has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after being pulled over by Police on the main road through Brading this morning (Monday). Whilst on patrol, officers stopped a red Vauxhall Corsa on Morton Road...

For the first time in 60 years, Shorwell Midsummer Fair will be held at Wolverton Manor when the event returns on 24th June. After 6 decades of being held at Northcourt House, the new venue is an equally historic Jacobean...

Rock For Good, an all day music event that aims to put music back into the community, where help is needed most, will return to Ryde for its 7th outing this Easter.  All are invited to this year's event on...