Cowes RNLI lifeboat spent over an hour searching a wind-swept Solent yesterday afternoon (Monday), after the wing from a wing-foil was spotted in the water off Egypt Point, Cowes. Fears that the person from the wing-foil was somewhere in the...

A man stuck in the mud at Priory Bay in St Helens has prompted a response from the Coastguard and fire crews this evening (Monday). Coastguard Rescue Crews from Ventnor and Bembridge are at the scene alongside numerous fire crews...

Police have launched an arson investigation after a shed fire broke out in the grounds of a derelict hotel in Sandown earlier today (Monday). As previously reported by Island Echo fire crews from Shanklin and Sandown were called to the...

1million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits and no other means-tested benefits will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2nd May, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The £301 government payment will be paid automatically...

High winds on the Solent have caused Hovertravel service between Ryde and Southsea to be suspended this afternoon (Easter Monday). The cross-Solent travel company is citing adverse weather as the reason for the suspension. Tickets are being accepted on the...

A shed ablaze in the grounds of a Sandown hotel has prompted a response from fire crews this afternoon (Monday). Firefighters from Shanklin and Sandown were called to the grounds of The Parkbury Hotel on Broadway at around 13:45 after...

2 Island artists have come together to share their work inspired by our amazing environment in their ‘Colours of Nature’ exhibition at Quarr Abbey this April. Although inspired by similar subject matter their interpretation and response to our world has...

A day-long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor in Shorwell returns on Saturday 13th May. From its successful launch in 2011, the family-friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year...

Hannah - During The Marathon 2 friends and team members of Ventnor's The Royal Hotel have each completed an incredible individual challenge in the space of 4 days. Jo Knowles completed the 12-day return trek to Everest Base Camp at...

The project to rebuild and re-open Belgrave Road in Ventnor has been shortlisted for another national industry award. The work – delivered by Island Roads with local companies Stoneham Construction and Corefix alongside international engineering consultants Atkins - has been...