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Firefighters have this afternoon (Wednesday) responded to a reported property fire in Cowes. Crews from Newport and East Cowes were called to the incident on Victoria Road at just after midday after receiving reports that a fire had been discovered...

The respected and well praised principal of Sandown Bay Academy, Mr Eric Jackson, has been appointed as the new headteacher for Ryde Academy. Jackson, who has recently being praised for his strong leadership by Ofsted, has replaced controversial Dr Rory Fox,...

PICTURE GALLERY: The Isle of Wight has seen a light dusting of snow overnight after many days of missing out, despite weather warnings being in place. Snow started to fall across the entire Island between 03:00 and 05:00 this morning...

Marks and Spencer have confirmed to Island Echo that they are looking to expand their presence on the Island and have shown an interest in taking over the current Co-Operative store in Cowes. Rumours have been circulating for weeks over...

Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have this evening (Saturday) attended Sevenacres Mental Health Unit over fears for the welfare of a patient  - the second time in a week. An aerial appliance, the service's rescue...

The Met Office have once again issued a severe weather warning for the Isle of Wight, alerting local residents of the possibility of snow and ice throughout the remainder of today (Saturday) and into tomorrow morning. Whilst areas of Scotland will...

A driver has collided with a tree in Newport this evening (Friday) whilst leaving Sainsbury's car park. The female behind the wheel of a Ford B-Max has exited the Foxes Road site before accelerating whilst turning, manoeuvring 180 degrees then driving...

UPDATED: Emergency services are this evening (Thursday) attending a road traffic collision near East Cowes involving a motorcyclist and a pick-up.  Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are currently treating the motorcyclist for injuries sustained at the scene on...

UPDATED: The Met Office have this morning (Thursday) issued a yellow severe weather warning for snow and ice for the Isle of Wight. Forecasters say that showers moving in later this afternoon and into this evening are expected to fall...

A national cycle racing series is set to take place on the streets of Ryde in May, it has been confirmed. Roads in Ryde will be transformed into a closed circuit for a round of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series,...