A road traffic collision is causing delays on one of the main routes out of Sandown today (Saturday). The incident has occurred on Morton Common just past the junction with Perowne Way and Avenue Road. Island Echo understands that a...

A dramatic waterspout has formed off the coast of the East Wight this morning (Saturday). Those out and about at around 10:15 noticed the feature forming, many believing it may have been another tornado. It was in September 2022 that...

A medical emergency in East Cowes has led to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance being scrambled to the North Wight Town this morning (Saturday). Having left their Thruxton base at around 08:30, flying doctors circled the Osborne...

High Street fashion retailer JD Sports has put forward plans to finally change the frontage of its Newport store. Located on High Street in the County Town, the clothing store has sported the old sign for many years, whilst almost...

The excitement for Isle of Wight Day - which is being held on Saturday 16th September - is building and it’s time to get your bunting out. This special day is a chance for Island residents to celebrate our heritage...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People, the charity that has been training assistance dogs for people with disabilities on the Island since 2012, has unveiled important new features at its Lake HQ. Thanks to an £8,500 grant from the Isle of...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards' Rookie Beach Lifesaving programme came to an end earlier this week, with over 50 children participating in the program this Summer.  During the 6 day intensive sessions, the lifesavers were in the pool, classroom, beach and sea,...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th August 2023) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 10082

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...

Sight for Wight’s Short Story Writing Competition is back after the success of last year’s which produced some very high-quality entries.  This is the 14th year of the competition, originally started by Sight for Wight patrons and international crime writing...