Southern Water has again been told improvement is required, as its total number of pollution incidents continues to impact its Environment Agency performance rating.  The Environment Agency (EA) has this week called on water companies to urgently improve their performance...

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...

Following the success of the competition in 2024, Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched his 2025 Christmas card design competition. The winning designs will feature on the MP’s digital Christmas cards and website over the Christmas period....

Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to share their views on the future of the County Town at 2 public consultation sessions this Saturday (25th October), hosted by Councillor Vix Lowthion and Councillor Julie Jones-Evans of Newport & Carisbrooke Community...

A brand-new festive pantomime is setting sail at Trinity Theatre this Christmas, as 'Sinbad Saves the Day' brings thigh-slapping fun and high seas adventure to the stage. Written by award-winning local playwright Gwen Stevens, the show promises a family-friendly production...

A community fundraiser featuring cream teas, cake, raffles and high heels is set to take place at Parkside Pavilion in East Cowes this Sunday (26th October), with all profits going to support mental health and domestic abuse charities. Peter May...

Datum Electronics, a specialist manufacturer of precision measurement equipment, have formally received the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2025. Following the announcement of the winners earlier in May, the Datum team were recently presented with the prestigious award...

Passengers travelling via Wightlink’s Yarmouth port will face temporary changes to boarding arrangements from Monday (3rd November) as essential works get underway. From 3rd to 12th November, all passengers - including those travelling by vehicle or on foot - will...

Islanders still have an opportunity to comment on the future of transport on the Isle of Wight, with the consultation on the draft Island Transport Plan (ITP) running until 24th November. Many Islanders have already commented on the plan and...

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a major fire at the former Cygnet Hotel in Sandown last weekend. As first reported by Island Echo, the fire at the former hotel on Carter Street began shortly...