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This article is now out of date. Please refer to a newer article. As Dennis the menace approaches the Isle of Wight, cross-Solent travel is already being affected this morning (Saturday). Hovertravel have suspended their Ryde to Southsea service until...

*Wightlink have confirmed that this travel update was issued in error. The Fishbourne-Portsmouth service is running as normal* Wightlink have cancelled the 10:30 sailing from Fishbourne this morning (Tuesday) due to one of their ferries having reduced power, mixed with...

Severe gales and heavy rain have led to adverse weather conditions across the Isle of Wight and disruption to cross-Solent travel this afternoon (Monday). Red Funnel has announced that their Red Jet service has been suspended until further notice as...

SG Gaming developed Rainbow Riches in 2013. It is yet another online slot game with an Irish theme. Initially launched as a classic fruit machine, the British name for a slot machine, and accessed across the UK in pubs and...

Following the news of 150 tyres being dumped in an island beauty spot this morning (Wednesday), Motoxiow has jumped at the opportunity to help clear away the remainder of the eyesore.  As previously reported by Island Echo, Tyres of Wight...

Red Funnel have been forced to suspend their hi-speed Red Jet service this morning (Friday) due to adverse weather conditions on the Solent. Strong winds mean that it is currently unsafe for the Red Jets to run between West Cowes...

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 43-year-old Neil Horner from Sandown, who has gone missing on the Isle of Wight. Mr Horner's friends and family last heard from him on Wednesday (13th November) - 3 days ago....

An amber weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight as strong winds of up to 85mph are expected to hit tomorrow (Saturday). Forecasters at IW Met Service are warning of a spell of severe gale force, southwesterly...

IW Met Service have issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds tomorrow (Saturday) with gusts of up to 70mph expected on the Isle of Wight. A spell of severe gale force southwesterly winds will develop throughout Saturday morning and...

People buy holiday homes for many reasons – somewhere to escape to themselves, as a source of income, a lifestyle investment or just somewhere handy for visiting guests and relatives to stay. Whatever your reasons the Isle of Wight has...