The first Islander to be fully built in the UK since Britten-Norman repatriated production to Bembridge has begun its ground test programme, with first flight targeted for September.

Red Funnel has responded to concerns about ongoing issues affecting its Red Jet operation following disruption to the high-speed service.

BREAKING: Medics from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) have been scrambled to a medical emergency in the West Wight this afternoon (Wednesday).

BREAKING: No injuries have been sustained, Island Echo understands.

A plan to demolish a former bus depot in Ventnor, paving the way for a ‘comprehensive redevelopment scheme’, has won support from local councillors.

Motorists face around 6 months of disruption in and around Newchurch when a major project to replace thousands of metres of ageing water pipes gets underway in October.

Residents at Orchard House enjoyed a very special visit from Daphne and Geraldine, two donkeys from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Live theatre returned to Brading New Town Hall on Friday evening for the first time in 5 years, as The Bull Ring Theatre Youth Performing Arts Group presented their original musical Lovestruck Alley to a sell-out audience.

Over 100 jobs are set to be created from approved plans to expand a window and door manufacturer’s operations near the Isle of Wight’s county town.

As the new football season gets underway, Hovertravel is continuing to support Portsmouth FC supporters living on the Isle of Wight with special late-night charter services following selected evening home matches at Fratton Park.