St George's Way in Newport has been closed by Island Roads this morning (Thursday) as a result of a tree falling across the carriageway. Traffic is heavy in the area as motorists attempt to head into Newport town via Blackwater....

HRD have a range of unique developments and new homes that cater for all types of buyers. Whether you are a family and wish to upgrade to a larger home, retired and looking for an apartment or bungalow to downsize...

Wightlink has lent a helping paw to RSPCA Isle of Wight, which has recently experienced a sudden increase in the number of dogs needing help following the seizure of 65 chihuahuas. After hearing the charity’s plea, the dog-friendly ferry company...

Improvements are to be carried out to busy sections of the Island’s highway network in a series of night-time resurfacing projects by Island Roads this month. Cedar Hill at Carisbrooke, Shanklin Road’s approach to Whiteley Bank roundabout and West Street...

Emergency services are dealing with a crash on Middle Road near Calbourne this morning (Thursday). Fire crews from Newport have been mobilised to the scene, located between Carisbrooke and Calbourne, alongside paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. Police...

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team and Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat were tasked to reports of a 40ft catamaran drifting in Sandown Bay yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). A 999 call was made just before 14:40 reporting that the large vessel was drifting...

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed that they have discontinued the charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving against 31-year-old Ben Entwistle following a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road in June. As previously reported by Island Echo,...

Red Funnel is celebrating 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes this year. As nostalgia of the anniversary sets in, the original Isle of Wight ferry company has delved into its extensive archives to explore how...

Local charity Age UK Isle of Wight are calling for fundraisers of all ages and all abilities to take on their fun-filled 2km colour course this September. Get covered in every colour of the rainbow as you run (or walk!)...

2 men from Cornwall have been arrested on suspicion of numerous offences after a crossbow, air gun, a knife and Class A drugs were discovered in a vehicle on the outskirts of Newport last night (Tuesday). Officers stopped a red...