UPDATED: Gritters will be heading out across the Isle of Wight road network during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Thursday). Island Roads say their team will be treating carriageways from 04:30. As reported by Island Echo earlier this week,...

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section members and Girlguiding leaders from across the Isle of Wight attended an exclusive film screening of Disney’s 'Mary Poppins Returns' at the weekend. This screening was arranged by Girlguiding IW Commissioners Lesley Clifford and Shirley...

UPDATED: 2 fire appliances from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance in Brading this afternoon (Wednesday), where smoke has been reported to be issuing from a tumble dryer. Crews from Ryde Fire Station and a...

Patients nearing the end of their lives, their friends and family will now have better access to the highest quality of care and support, thanks to the joining of two previously separate teams based at St Mary’s Hospital. In addition...

The return fixture between Sandown & Shanklin RFC and Basingstoke RFC promised another top-of-the-table clash between 1st and 2nd in Hampshire Premier, as leaders Basingstoke travelled to the Isle of Wight for their first-ever trip to the Fairway in modern times. The...

Isle of Wight parents are being offered the chance to send their teenage children on an enriching 3-week Summer holiday camp - including a 2-week residential stay - for just £35.00. Local deal website The Price is Wight has teamed...

Poppins, puddings and prosecco are all being offered at a special charity afternoon tea in Godshill. The Mary Poppins themed afternoon tea on Saturday 26th January will be practically perfect in every way as colleagues at Southern Co-op's funeral home...

Have you had your say on the draft Island Planning Strategy? The public consultation deadline has been extended to Monday 25th February, so you still have time to give your views on the planning strategy which sets the approach to...

UPDATED: Wightlink have cancelled 2 sailings on their Yarmouth to Lymington car ferry service this morning (Wednesday) due to strong winds. The 06:40 from Lymington and the 07:50 from Yarmouth sailings have both been pulled. New self-imposed restrictions on the...

A 'spy plane', reported to be fitted with secret surveillance equipment capable of intercepting mobile phone calls and eavesdropping on conversations, has been seen flying above the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday). The twin-prop Cessna F406 Caravan II plane appears...