Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Freshwater yesterday evening (Monday) that saw a motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called at about 18:30...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat was putting safety first when it joined the many boats gathered in the upper reaches of the River Medina during 3 nights of the Isle of Wight Festival over the weekend. It was there to provide cover,...

An Amber alert for wildfires has been issued for Thursday this week covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Dry and warm conditions increase the chances of fires in the open spreading out of control, as seen in Chale last...

The Isle of Wight's High Sheriff, Graham Biss, paid a visit to Brading Youth Club for their Summer Solstice evening last Thursday (20th June). Held during the Junior Youth Club session everyone had a great time over at their Meadow,...

A free 1-hour parking scheme is being introduced in Ventnor while works at The Graben - which begin today (Monday) - are carried out. The Isle of Wight Council is offering motorists 1 hour of free parking at Central, Eastern...

Officers investigating a serious assault in Shanklin on Friday evening have charged 36-year-old Aaron David Caley. As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called just after 18:20 on Friday (21st June) after receiving reports that a man had been stabbed...

Technical issues have forced the cancellation of sailings on Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Sunday). The 16:00 from Southampton and the 17:30 from East Cowes have been cancelled. These 2 cancellations follow the termination of the 13:00 from...

The Wightlink Warriors have announced the signing of Chad Wirtzfeld to the 2024 team. Chad - who has been involved with the Isle of Wight Speedway team since it returned to racing - has progressed from every stage at Smallbrook....

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day returns next weekend, with visitors being encouraged to walk or use public transport to get to the hugely popular event.   Thousands of visitors will descend on Ryde on Sunday 30th June to enjoy a...

Isle of Wight teen surfer Jago Tasker has been selected to represent England at the European Surfing Championships in Portugal this Summer, but he needs your help to get there. Jago, who you may have seen bossing the waves in...