8 months of roadworks are set to begin in Shanklin in just 10 days' time, with further details now released about the schedule of disruption for local residents and motorists alike. As first reported by Island Echo last week, those...

Police on the Isle of Wight have arrested 2 men following a suspicious cold calling incident in East Cowes. On Tuesday (4th September), a man aged in his 70s received a telephone call at his Sylvan Avenue home stating that...

The Cowes Harbour Landmark Design Competition has been launched this week in a bid to find an inspirational design idea for an iconic 'welcome' landmark to be sited on the detached Cowes Breakwater at the mouth of Cowes Harbour. Organisers Cowes...

Wessex Cancer Trust is hosting its first writing-as-therapy course to help Island people affected by cancer.  The free 6-week course, called Write For Me, is designed to encourage people to use the written word to express how they are feeling,...

The Isle of Wight Liftshare community has now launched on the Island. The tailored scheme, set up for businesses and residents, aims to improve accessibility to employment and other services, reduce travel costs and minimise local congestion. It is completely...

Police on the Isle of Wight are on the hunt for 2 men who they would like to speak to in connection with counterfeit £50 notes. On Monday 27th August, 4 reports were received of people using fake notes in...

UPDATED: 3 fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform are on scene at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport this morning (Friday) as firefighters investigate reports of the smell of burning. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted...

A new centre combining information, advice and guidance services will open in Newport later this year. Help services provided by Citizens Advice and Age UK (Isle of Wight) will move across the road from the current Isle Help centre in...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Police are attending a road traffic incident in Shanklin this morning (Friday). A motorcyclist is said to have come off his bike on Victoria Avenue at the junction with St John's Road....

Islander Liz Dunlop has gained automatic qualification for the 2019 European Standard Distance Triathlon event in Holland following her recent success at St Neots. Liz, a Wight Tri member and Talented Athlete Award sponsored member, took on the St Neots...