Phil Delaney has joined Wightlink as Commercial Director, following Clive Tilley’s retirement. Previously, Phil was Commercial Director at Great Western Railway (GWR) and held senior roles at both Flybe and The Trainline.com. Regarding his appointment, Phil said: “With staycations remaining...

A teenage cyclist has been injured following an incident involving him and 1 car on Lake Hill this afternoon (Tuesday) leading to major traffic delays heading into Sandown. The incident occurred on Lake Hill and has seen a person injured...

On Sunday evening, Newport Minster was the venue for a special commemorative service marking the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For members of the public who were unable to be seated in the full Minster, the service...

A man charged with assaulting a woman in Shanklin last Thursday (15th September) morning is to go back to the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this November. Szymon Wrazidlo, 36, of no fixed abode, was charged with assault occasioning actual...

A 15-year-old boy and 3 other people have been arrested after officers descended on Newport McDonald's on Sunday evening (18th September). Police arrived at the scene on St James' Street shortly after 18:30 following a concern for welfare. At the...

Do you know this man? Hampshire Constabulary wants to speak with him in connection with an incident that occurred in the St Thomas Street area of Ryde in the early hours of the morning on 3rd July this year (2022)....

New research has revealed the UK’s top 10 seaside towns for parking facilities - and East Cowes here on the Isle of Wight has been revealed as the 3rd best in the UK. Bill Plant Driving School has analysed the...

A road traffic incident on one of the main routes to the West Wight has caused major diversions for motorists this afternoon (Monday). The incident occurred shortly after 15:30 on Calbourne Road just past Rowridge Lane - forcing the B3401...

Administrators are already looking to sell Island Harbour Marina just days after the controlling company of the popular commercial marina went into administration. As previously reported by Island Echo, the appointment of Stephen Lancaster of Lucas Ross as administrator was...

Hundreds of Minis will descend on the Isle of Wight this weekend as the Isle of Wight adventure returns. As part of their annual trip, members of West Country Minis - a Mini owners club that started back in 2005...