A proposal by the Isle of Wight Council to introduce double yellow lines in a quiet part of Binstead could ultimately result in the closure of the village's church, it is warned. Lay Minister Hilary Spurgeon says that the traffic...

The driver of a Renault Megane that was seized by Police in Ryde last night (Wednesday) will soon appear before the courts after being reported for a number of offences. Officers from the newly formed High Harm Team spotted the...

Boots has become the first community pharmacy in the UK to transport prescription-only medicines by drone, successfully completing a flight between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The flight departed from the British Army’s Baker Barracks on Thorney Island near...

The locations of the ŠKODA King of the Mountains and sprint points for this year’s Isle of Wight stage of the Tour of Britain, the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, have been revealed. Riders will contest 3 intermediate Sprints at...

Bembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a 34ft charter angling vessel that had broken down 5 nautical miles from Bembridge Ledge earlier today (Wednesday). The lifeboat trundled down the slipway at 15:30 this afternoon at the request of...

Police have closed the main Newport to Sandown road at Apse Heath tonight (Wednesday) following a collision involving a motorcycle.  Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A3056 between Branstone Cross and Apse Heath Roundabout. Island Echo understands a...

Ryde firefighters are tackling a large fire in the open measuring 30x20m in Haylands this evening (Wednesday). 2 appliances and a Land Rover 4x4 are currently in attendance at Colenutts Road, where crews are using footpaths to access the scene...

Newport residents Jean and Basil Hill are celebrating an incredible milestone of 70 years of marriage - their very own Platinum anniversary. The couple met as children when Basil worked as an errand boy and delivered 6 beers to Jean’s...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision involving at least 2 vehicles - including 1 that has gone into a hedge - at Downend this evening (Wednesday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are on scene outside the Hare and...

Those enjoying a day beside the seaside in Ventnor should be reassured that they are being kept safe by the town's beach safety team, which has been funded by Ventnor Town Council. The team is providing first aid cover for...