October - Photo by Simon Ball Wightlink’s 2020 charity calendar, featuring stunning views of ports and ships in all weathers captured by the ferry company’s staff, is now on sale at shore cafés and onboard car ferries. There are images...

There will be limited parking in Newport over the next few nights due to the resurfacing of Coppins Bridge car park. Those heading into town for a night out, or perhaps visiting the cinema, are advised that the 'top carpark'...

To celebrate the return of birds like dark-bellied brent geese, shoveler and sanderling, a project has been created by local bird conservation group, Bird Aware Solent. The project aims to connect people to our fantastic coastline by becoming a ‘scientist’...

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of a string of offences following a disturbance in Ryde last night (Tuesday). 6 Police units responded to the railway bridge on St John's Road at just after 20:00 following...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are working as quickly and as safely as possible to rescue a horse which has become trapped in a river near Arreton this morning (Wednesday). Crews from Newport, Ryde and Shanklin are...

Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club celebrated another successful season by hosting an awards presentation night at their clubhouse on Saturday (16th November). Club President Peter Allsopp welcomed around 70 members and guests, thanking them for attending and for their continued support...

A man has stolen cash and tobacco from a shop in Sandown after allegedly threatening staff with a bottle of liquid, feared to be acid. The unidentified male entered the Central convenience store on Avenue Road at just gone 21:00...

Burger King says they intend to open their first Isle of Wight restaurant within a matter of weeks, Island Echo can reveal. Islanders will finally be able to order Big Whoppers, chicken fries and more from the sought-after fast food chain, which...

A Wootton petrol station has become the first on the Isle of Wight to be awarded a new gold standard site safety sticker.  Harwoods Garage in Wootton has been awarded the badge of honour after an exemplary health and safety...

The main road through Havenstreet has been closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday) as a result of a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a car. Police and paramedics are currently on the scene on the straight stretch...