Families across the Isle of Wight are being invited to enjoy a range of free Halloween-themed events at libraries during the October half term, with crafts, workshops and spooky stories on offer for children of all ages. Activities include magic...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman allegedly stole 2 pairs of shoes from TK Maxx in Newport last month.  It is alleged that on 12th September between 13:00 and 13:35, a woman walked out of TK Maxx, with...

Newport-based St James Clinic has been named a finalist in the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2025, marking a major recognition for the family-run dental practice on the Isle of Wight. The practice has been shortlisted in 2 competitive categories -...

The Mountbatten Group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has been named UK Hospice of the Year and the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the national Charity Today Awards 2025. At a gala lunch in...

Works to reopen Ventnor's Belgrave Road, which was has been closed for more than 7 months following a rockfall, are progressing well ahead of a proposed November reopening. As previously reported by Island Echo, The road has been closed since...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (17th October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 18128 £100.00 13117 £100.00 7442 £100.00 17127 £100.00 17130 £100.00 18350 £100.00 8917 £100.00 10365 £100.00 17980 £100.00 17767 £100.00 16979

The family of Zoe Panayi, a young Isle of Wight woman who died from melanoma, were present in Parliament this week as their campaign for Zoe’s Law was raised directly with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Prime Minister’s Questions are allocated...

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 applications...

Several cannabis items were seized following a raid at a shop in Newport earlier this week (Tuesday). At around 14:00 on 14th October Police attended the 'Private Shop' on Pyle Street, Newport, following reports of potential drugs offences. Plain clothed...

Island Roads will be carrying out highway improvement work on Sandown Road at Lake next month. Sections of the highway between Cemetery Road and Newport Road will be improved in a project scheduled to start on Monday 3rd November and...