The Isle of Wight’s county town of Newport is contending for the High Street of the Year award. The town is being put forward for the government's Great British High Street Awards, with a chance to win up to £10,000 to help...

Members from the Isle of Wight Pompey Supporters Club have raised £1,650 to support Age UK Isle of Wight (Age UKIW). The group presented Nick Hayward, Age UKIW President, with the cheque at the beginning of their AGM at Yelfs...

UPDATED: The volunteer crew of Cowes RNLI Lifeboat have launched to assist a yacht that has become dismasted to the north of Wootton Creek this afternoon (Monday). Solent Coastguard requested the assistance of Cowes RNLI at just before 13:20, with the...

Some of the biggest eventing riders in the world have been announced to attend London Capital & Finance Osborne Horse Trials, the newest event in the equestrian calendar. Horse Trials make their Isle of Wight debut from 25th-26th July, with an...

Police are reminding residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight of vital crime prevention advice following the theft of a number of bicycles in recent weeks. Between 23rd June and 10th July, a total of 7 reports have been received...

A 53-year-old man from London has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of attempted kidnap and aggravated burglary following an incident in Bembridge last night (Sunday). As first reported by Island Echo, Police responded in large numbers to Inver House...

Adam Holleyman (centre) battling hard on a steep climb 4 riders from the Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team took part in the Tour of Sussex earlier this month - one of the countries toughest and most competitive amateur stage...

A field was badly damaged by fire in Apse Heath last night - the fire risk remains high Local weather forecasters IW Met Service say there appears to be no sign of significant rainfall on the way for the Isle...

Motorists heading in and out of Newport can expect delays this morning (Monday) due to the erection of 2-way temporary traffic lights on Fairlee Road. A large water main has burst near to Orchard House, leading to repair works being...

UPDATED: A total of 8 Police units are attending an incident at a care home in the village of Bembridge tonight (Sunday). An armed response vehicle, 2 dog units, 2 vans and 3 response cars are currently located at Inver House...