On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Hovertravel has had to suspend its operations due to a technical issue. Those heading across to Portsmouth for their Christmas shopping are having to change their plans and travel via...

Unite union members working at Red Funnel have rejected a pay offer by the cross-Solent operator, sparking fears that strikes could take place once again if a new deal cannot be struck. Members were balloted this week as to whether...

Islanders still have the opportunity to share views on the future of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, but there are just a few days left to comment on the service's Safety Plan survey. From property fires...

Police want to identify the man pictured after a woman in her 70s had her handbag stolen whilst on a Southern Vectis bus. It was on the afternoon of 30th November that a handbag and purse were taken on the...

The team at Brightbulb Design joined forces with event sponsors Yokogawa Marex, Raven Print and Wight Productions to deliver thousands of mince pies across the Isle of Wight on Wednesday, for Mince Pie Marathon 2024. The event once again brought...

A former Isle of Wight Police officer, who died on duty doing the job that he loved, has been honoured by King Charles. The family of Detective Constable Malcolm Wiltshire proudly attended Windsor Castle earlier this week to see him...

A decision to shut 5 of the 6 Isle of Wight primary schools earmarked for closure has been provisionally agreed, following a vote by the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday). Isle of Wight Council leader Phil Jordan...

Age UK Isle of Wight is warning that it may need to look at cutting its services moving forward, despite increasing demand, as it is running at a loss. Recently published accounts have revealed that the local charity generated a...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery big Winter draw (13th December 2024) is... Amount (£) Number £10,000.00 6813

"I can't give everyone everything they want all the time, it's a job of balancing competing demands" - that's from Wightlink's new Chief Executive, Katy Taylor, who has sat down for her first interview with Island Echo this week answering questions...