UPDATED: The roof of the former rugby clubhouse at Perowne Way in Sandown, which has stood derelict for a number of years, has collapsed. The roof caved in on itself at around 19:00 yesterday evening (Sunday) leaving a large hole in...

Andy Ward and James Pett of the Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team traveled to Portsmouth Mountbatten Centre to take part in the Omega Circuit event yesterday (Sunday). The race started at a steady pace while the riders adjusted to...

The Community Navigator Project and the Phoenix Project IOW celebrated the 2 year anniversary of their community coffee morning on Thursday. Celebrations included decorating party hats, playing party games and pass the parcel along with delicious homemade food and of...

UPDATED: Island Line have suspended their service between Ryde St John’s and Shanklin this morning (Saturday).  A fault with one of the trains means that passengers are currently unable to travel down the line. Engineers expect to resolve the issue...

UPDATED: Cowes RNLI Lifeboat and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team are conducting a search of the River Medina in Newport tonight (Friday). The emergency teams were mobilised at around 23:00 and are currently centering their search around the area of Newport Quay and...

UPDATED: A large tree has fallen across the carriageway at Sandown Road in Bembridge this evening (Friday). The road between Bembridge and Yaverland is blocked in both directions as a result of the incident on the section of road that passes...

The Island's Central convenience stores look set to remain open as a result of a last minute £7million deal to purchase the retail division of parent company, Conviviality. As previously reported by Island Echo, 12 stores across the Isle of...

Food establishments failing to meet hygiene standards risk prosecution, the Isle of Wight Council has warned. The local authority is reminding all businesses serving food to ensure their procedures are in place and implemented. It follows a recent case at...

Southern Vectis is showing its support for local athletes by providing them with bus travel across the Isle of Wight.  The bus firm is backing 6 young sportsmen and women for future success by signing up to the Talented Athlete...

An Alice in Wonderland themed Easter Egg Hunt in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust, which had to be postponed last week due to the poor weather, is to be held in Newport on Sunday. The event will now be taking...