Wyatts Lane in Northwood has been closed by Island Roads today (Friday) due to a low voltage electricity fault. The road has been closed from its junction with Wyatts Close to its junction with Venner Avenue for a distance of...

The Isle of Wight Council have confirmed that the regeneration of Ryde Esplanade will now focus on leisure and recreation, not development. As reported by Island Echo last month, protesters have accused the Isle of Wight Council of ignoring a...

Parishioners in Whitwell have been left stunned following the theft of a handbag from the village hall. According to Police, the handbag was stolen during a recent fundraising event. The victim had only left the bag for a brief period...

The Isle of Wight Festival's John Giddings has said that the first act announcement for this year's event should be made by the end of January. Fans have been left wondering what performances they can expect at this year's festival...

UPDATED: Fire crews from Newport and Ryde are responding to reports of the smell of burning at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport. 3 pumping appliances - 2 from Ryde and 1 from Newport - and an aerial ladder platform from...

As preparations continue for the 2019 speedway season, the Isle of Wight's Wightlink Warriors co-promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman will be holding a Fans Forum in the Premier Lounge at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium on Saturday 19th January from...

A technical issue has resulted in the cancellation of at least 1 sailing on Wightlink’s Yarmouth to Lymington car ferry service this morning (Friday). The ferry operator says that the 07:50 sailing from Yarmouth has been cancelled as a result...

Cllr Dave Stewart Top-tier council Leaders from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are working together to make sure the region is prepared for Brexit. Hampshire County Council Leader Cllr Roy Perry, Isle of Wight Council Leader Cllr Dave...

There’s no greater gift than the gift of life and that’s exactly what The Wight Strollers gave again this Christmas when they donated another 2 Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Community Defibrillator scheme....

Island Roads have closed a footpath in Shanklin this afternoon (Thursday) due to a dangerous tree. Chine Hollow, which runs from the Old Village to Rylestone Gardens, has been closed for a distance of 71 metres. A tree has been...