Parents and guardians are being urged to spot the signs of child exploitation this Summer. It’s part of the annual ‘Is Your Child Safe?’ campaign launched by Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. The aim...

Work to get a new Wootton community facility ready for opening this Autumn has been given a helping hand by Island Roads staff. Aspire Ryde has recently taken over the lease to re-open and run the Church Close Community Centre,...

Recent heavy showers have proven to be a welcome relief for residents at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown — especially its most famous duo, rescued brown bears Benji and Balu. The rainfall has helped top up a specially designed...

Photos: Clive Blount Cowes Week 2025 served up a full spectrum of conditions, from light and tactical races to breezy, action-packed contests, as crews from across the UK and beyond competed for some of the sailing calendar’s most prestigious trophies....

Isle of Wight beauty queen Emily Radford is preparing to take on a daring wing walk in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, with the challenge scheduled for Tuesday (13th August). Emily, who was crowned International Junior Miss United Kingdom...

Waterside Pool in Ryde has completed a £300,000 refurbishment project, transforming its outdated changing rooms after 6 months of extensive improvement works. The community facility secured Government funding through the Community Ownership Fund and combined it with its own reserves...

Plans have been submitted to create a new 8-bed ward at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport, aimed at improving post-surgical recovery facilities. A full planning application has been lodged by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to demolish the existing...

Just months after local drivers quit over pay concerns and parcels reportedly piled up undelivered, courier firm Evri has announced the creation of 'hundreds' of new self-employed roles across the Isle of Wight. Back in May, Island Echo reported significant...

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with an alleged sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman and the committing of an indecent act in front of 2 teenage girls in Ryde at the weekend. As previously reported by Island...

An Isle of Wight couple have spoken of their relief after their cockapoo Chester survived a life-threatening case of tetanus thanks to specialist treatment in Hampshire. 3-year-old Chester was referred to Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester after he began...