Southern Vectis is urging bus passengers in rural parts of the Isle of Wight to ensure drivers can see them when they are waiting at unlit stops. As winter approaches, and with the clocks going back this weekend, more journeys...

The Environment Agency has issued a further 2 flood warnings overnight, with the chance of flooding in Yarmouth and Gurnard today (Sunday). The first warning is in place around the coastal areas of Yarmouth specifically around this mornings high tide...

The Environment Agency have issued a new Flood Alert for the Simeon Street Recreation Ground area of Ryde today (Saturday). Flooding is possible for: Monktonmead Brook at Rink Road, Marymead Close, West Hill Road, Simeon Street and The Strand. Residents...

Rumours that Sandown's Broadway Park Hotel could be turned into a film studio have been dispelled by the company in charge of the 104-bedroom establishment. Supposedly the hotel - based on Melville Street - had recently been sold to a...

Goddards Brewery is up for sale less than 12 months after the bespoke Branstone-based premises was opened. Founded by husband and wife team Alix and Anthony Goddard in 1993, the producer of classic cask ales and kegged craft beers ‘born...

Wow! Shrek is a big show in every way – big sets, a large ensemble playing multiple characters, a plethora of bright costumes, full live orchestra, big voices and of course a big ogre at its centre. All in all,...

A car has come off the carriageway on The Downs following a torrential downpour of rain and hail this afternoon (Friday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene on The Downs Road just past...

Hunnyhill Aquatics has thanked those who came to their rescue on Wednesday after what they described as 'the worst flood in their history'. Like many businesses and properties across the Isle of Wight, the Newport-based shop suffered extreme flooding on...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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 applications...

The Isle of Wight Council has launched an investigation following an incident that saw a contractor 'crushed' by a sit-on lawnmower in Lake on Tuesday. As first reported by Island Echo, firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and...