The gambling industry, and its online version, have experienced massive growth in popularity over the last few years. There are currently 32 countries that allow online gambling with a local license, such as the UK and a further 32 prohibit...

32-year-old Lauren McIntyre, a prison officer at HMP Isle of Wight, has appeared in court accused of having a sexual relationship with a male prisoner - a convicted double murderer. Miss McIntyre, of St John's Wood Road in Ryde, appeared...

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team, Needles Coastguard Rescue Team and Ryde Inshore Rescue were tasked to conduct a search of Ryde Beach during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Solent Coastguard mobilised the search and rescue assets at 00:48 amid...

Passengers intending to use the Island Line network are being warned that the service will not be running in the Ryde area for the next 2 weekends. Maintenance work means that no trains will be running between Ryde Pier Head...

Prezzo Isle of Wight is to re-open its doors on Thursday (1st October), almost 2 weeks later than originally planned. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Newport High Street restaurant was due to open on 21st September. However, customers...

A member of staff at a school in Newport has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in a number of students being told to self-isolate into October. In a letter sent out to parents this evening (Monday), Christ the King College...

The Isle of Wight Council say that the troubled Cowes Floating Bridge should return to a full service by mid-October - after more than 13 weeks of suspension. In a statement released this evening (Monday), the local authority has said...

Homes and businesses in and around Yarmouth are without water this afternoon (Monday). A burst water main in the area of Wilmingham Lane/Thorley Road is to blame for the lack of supply, which has been affecting locals for at least...

Police on the Isle of Wight have been on the hunt for a suspect wanted in connection with a road traffic collision involving a Police van in Ryde yesterday evening (Sunday). As first reported by Island Echo, a Police vehicle...

Southern Water says that the risk of a hosepipe ban has been reduced thanks to the River Test catchment area seeing around 175% of long term average rainfall in August. In August, the water supply company announced the possible need...