Sandown Bay's Hullabaloo, a 2-day grand celebration of discovery and exploration, fun and wonder, is back for all to enjoy on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May. The annual event is an unmissable mix of science, nature, art, live music and...

Wight Tri’s Laura Abrook satisfied a 10-year long dream last Sunday when she took on the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 having received the club’s spot this year, after many years’ worth of ballot rejections. The club’s place had originally...

Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat assisted a 36ft yacht with a fouled prop off Priory Bay earlier on this afternoon (Saturday). The ‘Alfred Albert Williams’ Tamar-class Lifeboat was heading out of Bembridge Harbour - having attended Brading Haven Yacht Club’s...

Real fears that a broken down fishing boat could drift into a Solent shipping lane gave extra urgency to a Cowes RNLI lifeboat call out this morning (Saturday). The 20ft fishing boat, with a man and woman on board, suffered...

This page contains details of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for which the consultation period commences on or after the Friday of publication. Brighstone Application No: 19/00011/HOU Location: Garden Cottage Hulverstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30...

A bidding war saw a structurally compromised house on the Isle of Wight go under the auctioneer’s hammer for £157,000 yesterday (Friday). The 3-bedroom chalet-style property at 24 Gills Cliff Road, Ventnor was among 138 lots being sold by regional...

The Wightlink Warriors and Wightlink Wizards speedway teams were left to lick their wounds after both sides failed to master their Devonian rivals this week. With several local weather forecasts indicating rain was likely during the afternoon, the Warriors management...

Looking for a day out with the kids on the Isle of Wight? It's sometimes difficult to come up with fresh ideas to keep all of the family amused... Island Echo's guide highlights destinations and attractions to consider. This brand...

Well-known fans of Star Wars, Red Funnel, have once again marked Star Wars Day on 4th May (May the fourth) by reminding its customers that they operate a dog-friendly service. Staff at the ferry firm have dressed up their 4-legged...

Island Roads is taking the opportunity to resurface a busy Freshwater car park next week. Avenue Road car park will be upgraded on 2 nights (7th/8th May) because the project to resurface the main road through Hale Common is set...