Southern Housing Group residents are celebrating the official opening of a new garden within the grounds of the historic Quarr Abbey. The garden is part of a community initiative called Muddy Boots which, since its launch in 2011, has transformed...

You can see photos and videos from Saturday's stormy weather at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/109mph-winds-batter-the-island-causing-damage-and-disruption/. Follow our live updates below to keep up-to-date on what is happening across the Isle of Wight today (Saturday). The system will automatically update every 30 seconds without the...

Further travel disruption is expected in the area of St Mary's Roundabout from Monday (4th November) as the next phase of the major junction improvement scheme gets underway. The one-way restriction on Forest Road is set to be lifted during...

Councillor Tig Outlaw has taken the decision to step down as Cabinet member for community safety and public protection due to an increase in his business commitments. The Isle of Wight Council have confirmed the news this afternoon (Friday0, also...

The international department at the Isle of Wight College are celebrating their achievement at the 2019 Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards, where the team were highly commended in the ‘International Business of the Year’ category. Over 400 guests attended...

An amber weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight as strong winds of up to 85mph are expected to hit tomorrow (Saturday). Forecasters at IW Met Service are warning of a spell of severe gale force, southwesterly...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Volunteers Service has been highly commended for 'Innovation in Volunteering Award' at the Helpforce Champions Awards 2019, providing national recognition of their fantastic contribution to volunteering in the NHS. The awards, which took place...

Southern Vectis is once again opening its Community Fund for applications. The Isle of Wight bus operator’s initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local causes - including local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers - with funding, marketing...

The Isle of Wight now has over 3m000 more lifesavers thanks to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Training & Community Services (ATCoRS) CPR guardians. Following the success of the ATCoRS Restart a Heart day event last year, when...

Islanders have been celebrating the success of the Isle of Wight’s first PopUp Business School, which saw over 75 members of the local community get involved in a series of engaging workshops last week. Since its inception, PopUp Business School...