Live music will rustle summer blooms in Vernon Square, a wildlife haven in the heart of Ryde, this Saturday (1st July) at 14:00 Isle of Wight musicians including the Rug Band and Steve Love will play at the Square’s Conservation...

A large-scale power cut is affecting over 1,500 customers in numerous villages between Newport and Sandown this morning (Tuesday). The outage is affecting properties and businesses in Newchurch, Arreton, Apse Heath, Winford, and surrounding areas. First logged at around 08:15...

Large-scale plans to upgrade and redevelop Red Funnel's East Cowes ferry terminal, including moving the marshalling yard and rerouting the traffic flow have today (Monday) been launched, and Red Funnel wants your opinion on them. The cross-Solent operator is looking...

'Use it or lose it' - that's the message from the chairman of the Historic Ryde Society amid the uncertain future faced at The Museum of Ryde. The creation of the Museum of Ryde - which is housed in the...

The family of a Red Funnel worker who died following a road traffic collision in Southampton have paid tribute to him. As previously reported by Island Echo, Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to a report...

Police and paramedics were called to an assault in Newport Town Centre earlier this afternoon (Monday). Several officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene on St James' Street at around 15:30 after receiving reports...

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones and Island MP Bob Seely are joining forces to host a public meeting to inform Islanders about plans to reduce crime across the Isle of Wight. The meeting will be an opportunity for...

Merriebank lettings celebrated their achievements at the 2023 South Coast Property Awards earlier this month Hosting the awards with great aplomb, comedian, writer, presenter and actor Hal Cruttenden’s humorous anecdotes entertained guests throughout the evening. Having recently won the UK Property...

Just a few decades ago, sporting a jaunty hat on Sandown Regatta day was an absolute must in the Island seaside town. It’s still a fondly remembered summer tradition for generations of residents. Now, thanks to an Arts Council grant secured by Sandown Carnival,...

Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are looking to speak with 2 people in connection to an ongoing theft investigation in Bembridge. At around 14:00 on 17th May, and again at around 09:00 on 22nd May, a man...