Works to repair the beach steps at the Needles Landmark Attraction have begun this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was back in December 2023 that the Isle of Wight Council enforced an immediate closure of the steps...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

The main road into East Cowes is to be closed throughout the day this Sunday (12th May). Island Roads is to close Whippingham Road between 08:00 and 18:00, so that 'surface dressing' works can be undertaken. The works will see...

Staff at Furzehill Childcare Centre in Shanklin are celebrating after they received a 'good' overall rating following an Ofsted inspection last month. The establishment of Albert Road, Shanklin - located on the site of St Blasius CE Primary School -...

The body of a man in his 40s has been discovered amongst the wreckage of a cottage in Brighstone - alongside his 3 dogs - following a blaze in the village earlier this week. As first reported by Island Echo, crews...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has complained about Wightlink and Red Funnel services to the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP. In a letter to Mr Harper, the Island’s MP set out why he believes access to...

Coastguard Rescue Officers from Bembridge were mobilised after 2 unattended and ill-equipped vessels ran aground near Ryde Pier last night (Wednesday). At around 16:00, Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team  (CRT) were called to investigate a report of an unattended vessel aground...

No arrests have been made or injuries reported following a large emergency service response to an address in Newport this morning (Thursday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at just before 09:30 following reports of a domestic incident...

A local Tesco store has teamed up with leading suppliers to tackle hygiene poverty. Tesco has again joined forces with its suppliers of well-known household brands such as Radox, Sure, Bodyform and Aquafresh to help distribute millions of personal care...

East Cowes Fire Station is to close imminently, Isle of Wight Councillor Karl Love has been told. Councillor Karl Love has told Island Echo that he was told of the closure yesterday (Wednesday) and understands that there are plans to...