A corrupt cruise worker transported more than £2million worth of cocaine on his boat and then lowered it overboard to accomplices, all whilst the boat was moored in waters off the coast of the Isle of Wight. Serbian Milos Bigovic,...

Photo taken by Chris Jelf New images released of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, to mark his 60th birthday today (Sunday 10th March), were taken by Island photographer Chris Jelf. The images were taken at Bagshot Park and sees His...

Cracks appearing at the front of a property on Hunts Road. The Isle of Wight Council has told people to 'stay away' from the recent landslip in St Lawrence and confirmed that further surveys on the area will be undertaken tomorrow...

Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy a varied programme of free activities during the upcoming Easter holidays. Organisations across the Island are coming together to offer activities for 5-16-year-olds as part of the Holiday Activities...

The Isle of Wight could be named the UK’s best destination for group travel for a second year in a row, after claiming the accolade in 2023. The prestigious Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2024 sees the Isle of Wight...

Roads policing officers from the mainland were out in force across the Isle of Wight last week, identifying 120 offences in just 2 days. Over Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th February, officers from the mainland-based Roads Policing Unit, alongside their...

A house has been evacuated and a road closed in St Lawrence near Ventnor today (Saturday) following a landslide. It is understood that the area below Undercliff Drive saw large scale movement of earth at some point overnight. Island Echo...

An Isle of Wight brass band has formed an exciting partnership with a talented young composer and musician. Abbey Brass has appointed former Ryde School pupil Mary Lillington - now studying at Cardiff University – as its first composer-in-residence. The...

The young people at Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service, recently raised over £200 for Haylands Farm. On Saturday 24th February, local youngsters hosted a ‘Cake and Cuppa’ Event at Network Ryde, serving cakes and drinks for people in...

A car on its roof is blocking Brading Down Road in both directions this morning (Saturday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service - including an Operational Commander - were...