As Islanders start to work through the impacts of heavy rain and flooding across local communities, the Isle of Wight Council has issued advice for those affected. Properties affected by flooding Report any property flooding to the Environment Agency and...

Faversham Ships, the East Cowes-based company that owns the sunken Verity cargo ship, has released a statement today (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, MV Verity and Bahamian-flagged MV Polesie collided off the coast of North Germany in the...

Following a succession of successful events last year, Platform One has announced the continuation of 'Inside The Industry' this November.  The event, which discusses career pathways and experiences with Platform One Alumni, will take place on Tuesday 14th November at...

East Cowes residents are being informed about upcoming roadworks on York Avenue next month as Island Roads undertake important work on 2 separate sections of the main road. The work involves reconstruction of the carriageway in 2 phases. Phase One,...

The vital work to restore Ryde's Appley Tower to its former glory is to begin in November. Stoneham Construction has been appointed to undertake the renovations, working alongside Architect Sean Macmillan of Elmstone Architectural. For a period, there will be...

Creative Health charity Independent Arts is celebrating age this Autumn with a special mixed media art exhibition created by residents from 13 care homes across the Island. On display are works inspired by Monet’s ‘Waterlilies’, Matisse, painted seascapes, a sensory...

Yarmouth RNLI volunteers were awoken at 03:41 yesterday morning (Wednesday) to their pagers sounding as assistance was required by its All-Weather lifeboat. Already at the scene were flanking station Calshot RNLI who were initially called out at the earlier time...

The main route between Newport and Ryde has been closed this morning (Wednesday) as a result of excessive flooding at Wootton Bridge, where the creek has burst its banks. Island Roads - at the request of Hampshire & Isle of...

As temperatures drop and the nights close in, Island Roads is reminding Islanders of steps they should take to help keep the road network safe this Autumn. While the Highways PFI company switches into Autumn mode through actions such as...

A total of 17 colleagues at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have been placed at risk of redundancy, the foundation has confirmed. Those affected by the news have been told that their jobs are currently under threat following a review into...