Utilita, the Smart Pay As You Go (PAYG) energy company, will open a new Isle of Wight-based Energy Hub on Saturday (14th March) as part of its drive to have more face-to-face conversations with people about how to make their...

The ABP Southampton Marathon takes place on 26th Apri 2020 with 10,000 runners expected, including many from the Isle Of Wight with 100 runners already registered from the island. In a bid to make it easier for runners from the...

The Grand National at Aintree is the most famous steeplechase in the world. Millions will tune into the race next month, including many people from the Isle of Wight. Run over bigger obstacles and across the marathon trip of four...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has reiterated to Government Ministers that the Island has additional costs to bear when it comes to healthcare, because it is separated from the mainland. During a debate on health inequalities on Wednesday evening...

A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in the village of Whitwell and surrounding areas this afternoon (Monday). Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say they are aware of the fault on the main network, which is affecting around 179...

Cowes-based Diverse Marine has announced that its Business Safety Management System has been audited and certified to ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 by the British Assessment Bureau. The company is one of very few boat builders in the UK to meet...

The Isle of Wight Council will soon be changing the lane setup on the dual carriageway in Newport, in what is set to be a popular move with frustrated drivers. New traffic arrangements are to be trialled to see if...

Local shops Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie are once again coming together to host a special fashion show in Ryde - all in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. Last Autumn, the 2 Union Street shops organised a fashion...

Rumours of up to 100 employees being made redundant at Wight Shipyard Co in East Cowes have been rubbished by the company. In a statement issued to Island Echo last Monday, it was confirmed that no employees are being made...

Willie J Healey The multi-award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor, will return for an 11th edition from 28th July-2nd August 2020. Popular ‘pop-up venues and spaces Harbourside and Parkside will both return,...