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The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a car fire in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Island Echo understands a silver BMW 3-series has burst into flames close to the junction with Seaclose Park. Traffic is at a...

There are fears tonight (Thursday) that hundreds of Islanders will lose their jobs as a result of the successful £8.1 billion takeover of GKN by Melrose. Previously, the Island's MP Bob Seely has stated that in many cases Melrose aims...

The future of the Island's 12 Central Convenience stores hangs in the balance tonight (Thursday) as owners Conviviality announce plans to file for administration within the next 2 weeks. Lottery services have been suspended in store and staff are fearing for...

VIDEO: 2 of the UK’s most successful music acts, Pixie Lott and the Noisettes, are heading to the Isle of Wight this September as the confirmed headline acts for Eklectica. Popstar, Pixie Lott, and indie rock band, the Noisettes, are...

Following their groundbreaking performance in 2017, dance pioneers FooR will return to Fairweather Festival this year, this time with a world festival exclusive ‘Friends of FooR’ set. The exclusive performance at Sandown Airport on Saturday 1st September will feature a...

The next wave of acts for this year's Fairweather Festival have been announced this evening (Tuesday), including special guest Shaggy and Saturday headliners Razorlight. Taking place on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September at Sandown Airport, the family-friendly event...

UPDATED: Households and businesses in Wootton are without power this morning (Tuesday) due to a power cut. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the issue and are working as quickly as possible to restore supplies to those affected....

UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision on Middle Road near Freshwater this afternoon (Monday).  The incident, which is thought to involve 3 vehicles, has taken place near the junction with Wilmingham Lane. Fire appliances from...

VIDEO: After weeks of intense voting, an Isle of Wight man has come top of a national poll to find the UK’s Tourism Superstar 2018. Red Funnel's Jim O’Reilly has been crowned Visit England Tourism Superstar in a vote organised by...

UPDATED: The main road between Shanklin and Ventnor has been closed this afternoon (Friday) due to a small landslide. A section of chalk from within the old chalk pit has fallen out into the road. Island Roads have closed the...