The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the UK’s most famous music events, drawing thousands of fans every year. For 2025, the festival is set to host some of the biggest names in music, making it a must-attend event...

Despite the widespread popularity of horse racing throughout the United Kingdom, the Isle of Wight doesn’t have its own major racecourses or events. It’s clear that the sport is going nowhere though, and there’s a chance that it could expand...

In the whirlwind of modern work, time is the thread that weaves success—business owners need it to fuel growth and profitability, while freelancers rely on it to juggle gigs and secure fair compensation. Yet, without a way to pin it...

Young people across the Isle of Wight will receive support with their mental health this year, thanks to £201,000 of new funding for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust to expand their current offer.  Early Support Hubs provide open access, drop-in...

Police forced entry to a property in Ryde using a circular saw yesterday evening (Tuesday) as part of a search for a missing person. It was at around 17:30 that officers arrived in the Oakfield area as part of enquiries...

Following the retirement of CEO and Founder, Jan Brookes, local charity Isle Access has announced the appointment of new trustees. In this transitional period, the organisation is scaling back its activities to focus on expanding Isle Riders, its accessible cycling...

Red Funnel has announced that Neil Chapman, the outgoing boss of Hovertravel, is to become the company's new operations director. Neil will join the cross-Solent operator this May following a 'rigorous recruitment process', replacing Leanna Lakes - who joined Red...

Police have spent more than 5 days searching a flat in Ryde as part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a 45-year-old man. As first reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has maintained...

Labour members have overwhelmingly backed a motion calling for urgent regulation of cross-Solent ferry services. The motion, proposed at the Labour South East Regional Conference in Portsmouth on Sunday (2nd March) by Sandown Town Councillor and Lake Parish Councillor Jenny...

Passionate locals have taken matters into their own hands to get a Ventnor road reopened nearly 18 months after a wall collapse forced its closure by Island Roads. It was in October 2023 that Bath Road - which runs from...