A section of Sandown's Avenue Road is to be closed for 8 weeks from today (Monday) as railway bridge works get underway. One of the main roads in the town, Avenue Road, is shut in both directions between the junction...

A total of 27 swimmers recently took part in Wessex Cancer Support’s Swim for Hope recently, braving the 1.3mile crossing from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay to raise £26,438 to support local people affected by cancer.   Wessex Cancer Support coordinates...

No injuries have been reported despite a large emergency service response to a road traffic collision in Freshwater earlier this afternoon (Monday). Island Echo understands that the collision saw a vehicle collide with a telegraph pole near the junction with...

A 3rd man has been arrested following a break-in at Ryde's Waterside Pool over the weekend (Saturday). As previously reported by Island Echo, entry was forced to the community pool at Ryde Canoe Lake shortly before 03:00. The break-in caused...

A Citroen Berlingo has crashed onto its side, causing delays on a main road in Brading this morning (Monday). The incident has seen a red Berlingo - travelling towards The Downs - crash, coming to rest on its side at...

Have you ever thought about joining a reading group or book club, then now is your chance to give it a go. The Isle of Wight Council's Library Service will be celebrating National Reading Group Day, run by national charity...

Breathe Easy Isle of Wight is hosting a lung health and well-being event at Arreton Village Hall this September. Jointly hosted with the help of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis there will be representatives from both groups available to chat to....

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is tackling anti-social behaviour head-on this Summer by funding specialist anti-social behaviour wardens jointly with councils across the force area. The Commissioner has allocated £750,000 to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) which will fund specialist...

Isle of Wight businesses are invited to participate in a new ‘Inclusive Island’ programme, which aims to unlock potential within our local community and build a more diverse and sustainable workforce on the Island. The initiative aims to work with...

Freshwater Parish Council has gratefully accepted another donation of £1,000 from Hose Rhodes Dickson towards the new skatepark & pump track which was recently given planning approval. Skateparks are proving to be powerful tools for improving mental health, offering a...