Libraries Week, an annual celebration of Britain's public libraries, takes place from 5th to 10th October and all of the Isle of Wight's public libraries will be open for borrowing and returning books, or using the free computers. Library Week...

Local fundraiser Karen Eeles has joined the Aspire Ryde team as Fundraising Manager, it has been announced. Working with the dedicated team at Aspire, Karen will support bringing in much-needed funds to the Ryde-based charity in these uncertain times. Karen...

29-year-old Reece Chilcott has pleaded guilty to robbing a convenience store in Newport on Boxing Day 2019, as well as possessing an offensive weapon. Chilcott stole £365 in cash from Central Convenience Store at Hunnyhill on 26th December 2019. During...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council will be hosting a ‘Community Clean Up’ morning on Friday 23rd October 2020. The clean up will target Victoria Recreation Ground in Newport and NCCC are looking for volunteers to come and help them clear...

Red Funnel's booking system is back up and running after a malicious attack on the company earlier this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, the cross-Solent operator was subjected to an attack on its IT systems at some point...

The driver of a van that jumped a red light and crashed into a taxi in Sandown yesterday evening was not under the influence of drink or drugs, according to Police. Officers rushed to The Broadway at around 18:30 as...

As work on Newport's St Mary's junction enters its final phases, the project looks set to be completed on schedule. The next crucial phase of the works, which will replace the St Mary's roundabout with a signal-controlled junction, will start...

The rights of ferry passengers to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled crossings will remain after Brexit, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has confirmed. Currently, compensation is available under European regulation raising concerns that the rights could be lost...

The driver of a Renault Clio has been left shaken but uninjured after crashing into a fallen tree on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Friday). Severe gales and heavy rain overnight has resulted in a number of trees, branches...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (2nd October 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13960 £100.00 15785 £100.00 15698 £100.00 1103 £100.00 15737 £100.00 10236 £100.00 12962 £100.00 14783 £100.00 15693 £100.00 8841 £100.00 5524