The Lord Louis Library in Newport will fully reopen on Monday 3rd February, following the completion of essential maintenance work. In preparation for the grand reopening, the library will be closed on 30th January, 31st January, and 1st February. This...

A total of 4 new female bus drivers have taken to the Isle of Wight roads this month - part of Southern Vectis’ drive to recruit more women into the public transport industry.  The operator held a special ‘try it’...

Red Funnel has announced a new cohort of sponsored Island residents, introducing 15 ‘Island Ambassadors’ and 12 ‘Supported Teams’ – each selected to represent Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight as they compete and perform off Island in 2025....

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Ryde during which a man followed women and young girls back to their home addresses. The worrying incident occurred between 07:00 and 09:00 yesterday morning (Tuesday) with females being followed in...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff.  Letter to the editor - 12th January 2025 "The Isle of Wight has faced a long history of...

A 2-vehicle crash is causing delays on a main route to Sandown this afternoon (Tuesday). Emergency service crews have been called to Newport Road/A3056 near Honnor & Jeffrey. Island Echo understands that the collision has involved a Mini and a...

In line with Red Funnel’s ongoing investment into maintenance and improving the reliability of its fleet, the company has affirmed that Red Jet 7 will now take its turn for annual refit following on from Red Jet 6, which returned...

A group of runners taking on the 2025 London Marathon in aid of Wessex Cancer Support, gathered at the charity's Newport base last week (Friday 10th January). The cohort - most of whom haven't run the London Marathon before -...

A 20-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 16-year-old was struck by an E-bike in Ryde earlier this month, but Police are still appealing for witnesses. As first reported by Island Echo, it was on the...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance - a registered charity that is funded by donations from the public - has touched down in Shanklin this morning (Monday) in response to a medical emergency in the area. Flying medics...