The essence of a trip lies in finding that place where everything you need for happiness is within reach. That's why Barceló Hotels are designed with your happiness in mind, creating an atmosphere where every detail is crafted for you...

Islanders are being urged to buy smart and be safe with your electrical product purchases this Black Friday, following several recent lithium-ion battery fires. If you are planning on hitting the high street this Black Friday, or surfing the web...

Wightlink is running a revised timetable on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth route today (Friday) due to a mechanical issue The undisclosed issue with the vessel St Clare emerged later yesterday afternoon, which led to a number of last-minute cancellations. Today, customers have...

A host of new acts have been added to the line-up for next year's Isle of Wight Festival including Jess Glynne, Supergrass, The Corrs, Busted, Amy MacDonald, Ella Eyre and Lightning Seeds. Also announced this morning (Friday) are The Pigeon Detectives,...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (29th November 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 8027 £100.00 14757 £100.00 12731 £100.00 17412 £100.00 18130 £100.00 8916 £100.00 14845 £100.00 18165 £100.00 2756 £100.00 9175 £100.00 14900

Renovation work has begun at Launderama in Ryde, with a pledge to reopen with faster, more efficient machines, after a devastating fire hit the laundrette earlier this year. It was back in March that a small blaze broke out at...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.  They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

The Isle of Wight has lost more than a quarter of its tourists in just 5 years, shocking new figures have revealed. Visit Isle of Wight has released data for the all-important Summer season, which paints a dire picture of...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival have confirmed that Teddy Swims will no longer be taking to the stage at Seaclose Park next year. Fans will be devastated to hear that the star behind hits such as 'Lose Control'...

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault at The Crown pub in Ryde on Saturday night. As first reported by Island Echo, the incident occurred at around 22:05 on 23rd November. A man in his...