Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea are back in operation following a suspension of service this morning (Friday). At just before 08:30 the cross-Solent operator decided to cancel all crossings due to the adverse weather conditions, which raised a few...

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes Southampton - which incorporates the Isle of Wight - has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey. The number of stars awarded is based on responses...

A woman has freed herself from a rather sticky situation in Newtown this lunchtime (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Newtown Nature Reserve in the West Wight at 11:50 following reports of a female...

The Isle of Wight is getting ready to reach for the stars with the relaunch of All Stars Cricket at a total of 8 Island cricket clubs. From May/June onwards, it is hoped that over 300 5 to 8-year-olds will...

The former Perran Lodge Hotel in Shanklin has been transformed into 5 luxury holiday apartments, which marks an expansion for Island-based business Vectis Holiday Homes. Dove Court Holiday Apartments is soon to open on Cresent Road and boasts a mix...

People with dementia and their carers living on the Isle of Wight can now get extra help to remain living at home, thanks to a new grant. Age UK Isle of Wight has been awarded £2,500 by Foundations Independent Living...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has been called to check over a male who has been detained by Police in Oakfield tonight (Thursday). The suspect has been apprehended at the junction of St John’s Hill and St John’s Avenue...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault which took place in Newport during the early hours of Sunday morning. At around 00:15 on Sunday 1st April, an altercation took place between a group of people on...

Police are alerting Islanders to a scam in which a number of people are being contacted by someone fraudulently claiming to be from HMRC. Hampshire Constabulary say that 3 people have reported receiving the telephone calls, but Island Echo understands that...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking local bikers to step up a gear to support the charity by taking part in a local ride out event this June. Ride4Life Isle of Wight will take place on...