Wightlink's Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry service has been hit by technical issues once again this morning (Friday). The 07:30 from Fishbourne was cancelled as a result of an issue with an 'essential piece of equipment'. It has now been...

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. Clicking each link will take you through to the application where planning documents...

Our live coverage has now concluded. See photos and video from the snow fall at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/east-battles-west-as-snow-hits-the-isle-of-wight/. Disruption to the road network, public transport and services across the Isle of Wight is being experienced tonight (Thursday) as a result of snow. Follow...

Schools across the Isle of Wight are expected to be disrupted on Friday 1st February 2019 as a result of the cold snap that has brought snow and ice. Any schools listed as 'Open' have confirmed they are open as...

Isle of Wight tourism businesses are being offered the chance to discover the benefits of going green this month. Visit Isle of Wight’s pioneering Green Star scheme – which rewards organisations that actively promote the use of sustainable travel -...

A woman in her 70s has had her pension money and a mobile phone stolen from her handbag in Ryde. The incident occurred at around 15:00 on Tuesday afternoon in the town's Iceland store on the High Street. Family members...

Island residents are being reminded of key advice for cold weather ahead of the anticipated snowfall expected on the Isle of Wight later today (Thursday). IW Met Service have issued a yellow weather warning for snow with 3-5cm possible in...

Thursday 14th March will see business speaker and mentor Dale Howarth deliver one of his unique and ground-breaking business networking and seminar events at the Lakeside Park Hotel and Spa in Wootton. This free to attend event is entitled ‘No...

UPDATED: Hovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service this afternoon (Thursday) due to adverse weather. Crossings between Ryde and Southsea have been halted by the operator. An update is expected to be provided at 15:00. UPDATE @ 16:19 - Services remain...

Islanders are being urged to support the final fundraiser of Wessex Cancer Trust’s £100,000 Building for the Future appeal - the Wessex Wish List. Having raised the £85,000 needed to create the Island’s new cancer support centre, the charity now...