The Isle of Wight Council has been forced to close another section of the coastal path in Bembridge due to land movement. Last week a section of the Public Footpath BB10 fell away following a landslip near Sandhills Holiday Park...

Islanders are being invited to once again brave the cold by taking part in a New Year’s swim in aid of Ryde Inshore Rescue. The free event is being held on Appley beach on 1st January 2020 (Wednesday) and will...

While the Isle of Wight has its own beautiful beaches, it would be hard to say, hand on heart, that they can compete with the very best that the Costa del Sol has to offer. Some of the Spanish resorts are admittedly very...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council will formally open new and improved sports facilities at the popular Downside Recreation Ground, Pan at 14:00 on Saturday (4th January 2020). Thanks to a Sports England grant of £80,000 for a desperately needed drainage...

A manhunt by Armed Police for 3 suspects wanted in connection with a reported aggravated burglary in Ryde on Friday night has resulted in a number of arrests. As previously reported by Island Echo, firearms officers from both sides of...

28-year-old Reece Chilcott has appeared in court charged with robbing a Central convenience store in Newport on Boxing Day. Mr Chilcott, of no fixed abode, appeared before Magistrates this morning (Monday) charged with 1 count of robbery and 2 counts...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a broken jaw following a robbery in Newport during the early hours of Saturday morning.  An 19-year-old man was walking to get a bus when he was approached by...

30-year-old Jamie Simpson, who is accused of attacking a young woman with a glass bottle, will remain in custody until a Crown Court appearance in February. Simpson, of Culver Parade in Sandown, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...

Wightlink Warriors and Plymouth Gladiators fans will be treated to further speedway innovation at their home circuits when, for the first time, F2 speedway will be part of the show on some race days. F2 equipment features bikes with unmodified...

Forecasters at IW Met Service have issued a yellow weather warning for fog across the Isle of Wight tonight (Monday) and into tomorrow morning. Patchy fog is likely to develop as this evening progresses, which may well become widespread during...