The Isle of Wight Council has been awarded £150,000 to help bring forward a prime brownfield site in Newport for development. The windfall will be used to demolish the former police station on Fairlee Road, Newport, and prepare the council-owned...

The Isle of Wight, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has established itself as a favored tourist hotspot. Within its diverse range of attractions, casinos play a crucial role in bolstering the island's tourism sector. These establishments...

Drugs, a knife and a knuckle duster were all seized when Police raided a property in Ryde this morning (Wednesday) - but no arrests have been made. It was at around 08:00 that officers - some clad in riot gear...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has launched a competition to design his 2024 Christmas card. All primary school-aged children attending school in the Isle of Wight East constituency are invited to enter, plus those being home educated and...

The White Lady Bridge in Shorwell, which is said to be in a very poor and unsafe condition, is set to be replaced with a new, steel replica. Shorwell Parish Council has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for...

Self storage units are a versatile and convenient solution for managing your belongings, whether moving, downsizing, or decluttering. They offer flexibility, letting you store items safely without sacrificing space at home or work. But when should you consider renting one?...

Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are not put at risk by motorists who ignore signs.   The cameras will also be used to record evidence of...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel 6 of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings this morning (Tuesday) due to staffing issues. In total 6 key commuter crossings have been pulled including the 06:05, 07:15 and 08:25 sailings from Southampton and...

Just weeks after receiving an MBE in recognition of services to oral cancer, Freshwater-based dentist Dr Phillip Lewis has died. Earlier this month Island Echo reported that the local dentist and former president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation had picked...

Burnt cooking, which triggered a smoke alarm at a property in the West Wight, led to a call out for firefighters earlier this afternoon (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised crews from Freshwater and Southsea...