Plans to create a new Mayoral County Combined Authority (MCCA) for the region have reached a new stage, following confirmation from the Government that it will proceed with the necessary legislation. Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire County Council,...

McDonald's has taken the next step towards opening its first restaurant in Cowes, with a detailed public consultation page now live. It was back in April, as first reported by Island Echo, that news of McDonald's plans to double its...

An Island brass band is bringing back seaside concerts in Ryde after an absence of more than 30 years. Abbey Brass will entertain crowds at Eastern Gardens on the Esplanade in July and August – a tradition not seen or...

Sweet Honey Studios, Godshill Orchards and Compton Farm are among the winners of this year’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards, which celebrate the very best in rural achievement across the Isle of Wight. Organised by the Royal Isle of Wight...

Police have rushed to a single vehicle collision which has seen a Peugeot collide with a shopfront in Newport this afternoon (Friday). The incident has occurred on Upper St James' Street and has seen a 25-plate Peugeot crash into a...

The Isle of Wight Bonsai Society is set to host its annual show at Forest View Nursery later this month (26th-27th July), offering a weekend of miniature tree displays, demonstrations, and advice for enthusiasts of all levels. Members of the...

The Isle of Wight College recently welcomed over 200 primary school pupils from across the Isle of Wight for a series of inspiring taster days aimed at broadening horizons, raising aspirations and supporting children as they prepare to move into...

Police have issued an image of woman they would like to speak to following 2 shoplifting incidents at Ryde's Tesco Extra. At about 20:00 on Monday 14th July, a woman entered the Tesco store on Brading Road and stole 2...

Following the success of this year’s Isle of Wight Mardi Gras, New Carnival CIC has announced it has secured £19,514 from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch a new project - Carnival Island Connections. Thanks to the funding, New...

Wight Tri members Steve Snary, Laura Curwood and Nick Curwood have completed 2 separate triathlon events with strong results and personal bests on show in both Swansea and Dorney Lake last weekend. Steve Snary took on the Swansea Half Ironman...