Cordons have been erected on a residential road in Binstead this afternoon (Friday) where firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus have entered a property. 2 appliances from Ryde Fire Station were called to the scene on Greenway at around 13:45. At...

A pre-loved clothing and bric-a-brac sale is to be held at Newport's Parish Centre tomorrow (Saturday), so crack open your piggy banks and get the change at the ready. A plethora of items will be up for grabs so head...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd March 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16506 £100.00 4398 £100.00 12946 £100.00 5566 £100.00 8984 £100.00 788 £100.00 6961 £100.00 7500 £100.00 13893 £100.00 1778 £100.00 14901

Following many months of hard work by the Wight Aviation Museum volunteers, the museum re-opened to public visitors on Saturday (16th March). To help celebrate the opening weekend the team gave a guided tour to the Isle of Wight High...

Nearly 40 young riders rode a route around the streets of central Newport, to campaign for children and young people to be able to travel safely and independently by bike last Saturday (16th March). The youngest independent cyclist was just...

The 2024 Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards ceremony was held at The Riverside Centre on Friday (15th March), recognising the work of selfless Islanders. Over 100 people were in the Trafalgar Room to witness the awards being presented...

Work to improve 1 of 2 main routes into Bembridge is to get underway today (Wednesday) – but Islanders are being reminded that the village remains open for business throughout the project. As previously reported by Island Echo, Bembridge residents...

The Matreshka doll sent by Russian Premier Nikita Khruschev The internationally acclaimed Lilliput Doll & Toy Museum in Brading is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.  Since 1974, the museum - located opposite Rectory Mansion in the town - has...

The Isle of Wight Council rolled out the green carpet last week (Friday 15th March), as it hosted the 2023 Green Impact Awards at Building 41. This annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by businesses and...

Island-based, design, web and software agency, Brightbulb, has been announced as a national finalist at the 2024 UK Company Culture Awards. The team has been nominated in the best charitable/corporate social responsibility initiative for their Mince Pie Marathon charity event...