The sounds of Christmas will ring out at 4 Island churches this festive season thanks to Cowes Concert Band.  The 28-strong brass band will perform a variety of festive music on 4 successive Mondays, starting at Binstead Methodist Church on 26th November...

The Isle of Wight Council have unanimously voted to reconsider the proposed changes to parking charges in Ryde. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Council announced at the end of October that as part of the 2019/2020 Budget they...

With Christmas fast approaching Isle of Wight Trading Standards are warning consumers to take added precautions when shopping online. As huge numbers of bargain-hunters prepare to log on for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the hope of bagging a...

A joint operation involving Hampshire Constabulary and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) resulted in no less than 44 vehicles being taken off the Isle of Wight's roads last week. Unlicensed, uninsured and untaxed vehicles were targeted during the...

The popular Electric Woods events, held at Robin Hill twice a year, have been awarded not 1 but 2 titles in the Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) Family Favourites Awards 2018. Up against other attractions across the country, the...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust celebrated its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday with a special event at Northwood House, Cowes. The evening saw 170 guests in attendance, including Level 42 frontman Mark King, Island MP Bob Seely, Lady Sally...

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist, have launched their RED HOT Black Friday offer giving you 25% off any cross-Solent vehicle ferry journey between 1st December 2018 and 4th November 2019! The special offer is valid for up to 7...

UPDATED: A collision between a car and a motorcycle has resulted in the closure of East Hill Road in Ryde tonight (Wednesday). The incident has occurred at the top of the hill near the junction with West Hill Road. Police are...

Osborne’s Victorian Christmas, one of the Isle of Wight’s most festive celebrations, is returning better than ever on 1st and 2nd December. Brand new for this year is an audience with Father Christmas, as well as the chance to enjoy...

A brand-new help centre designed to give people easy access to information, advice and guidance services has opened at County Hall, Newport. The council-run facility has combined with Citizens Advice and Age UK (Isle of Wight) to create a single...