Island Roads have assured residents of Ventnor that scheduled work in the town across 2 different schemes will not be completed at the same time, despite fears to the contrary. As previously reported by Island Echo, plans are afoot to...

The hosepipe ban that has been in place across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since 5th August looks to be lifted after nearly 3 months. Following a record low in rainfall in the early part of 2022, Southern Water...

Amazon World's female Ocelot, Olijfje, has sadly passed away aged 18, the zoological park has confirmed. In a statement on their Facebook page, the park said that the Ocelot died peacefully surrounded by her keepers. Born at a zoo in...

Grants of up to £3,000 are now available to help organisations deliver initiatives that support families, children and young people living on the Isle of Wight. The Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available to local groups, clubs and...

The Senior’s and Ladies’ sections of Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club joined together to play in an 18-hole Am-Am competition last Friday (28th October). It was a team comprising the Seniors’ Captain, Paul Longman and Ladies’ Captain, Chris Gould, along...

Pan Together - the charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport - is opening its new community larder for the first time on Friday (4th November). Open from 12:00-15:00, going forward,...

Crews from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a fire at a flat at Oak Vale in Oakfield, Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday).  1 appliance from Ryde was mobilised to the scene at around 15:50...

The Premier Lounge at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde hosted the Wightlink Warriors Presentation night and an appreciative audience gave a warm reception to the following award winners: Pee-Wee Rider Of The Year - Oscar Berwick (pictured) Alan Critcher Youth Riders...

Newport's GAME store is to close in the New Year as it moves to larger, more modern premises across the road. The store, currently opposite McDonald's, will relocate into 1 of the units in the South Street Retail Building, to...

Photo: Visit Isle of Wight 5 businesses on the Island have been shortlisted for accolades in this year's Beautiful South Tourism awards. Nominees from Ventnor, Shanklin and Bembridge have made the final cut in the awards for ventures across the...