First reported by Island Echo

Wighltink has suspended its Fastcat service between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour due to a mechanical issue on board Wight Ryder. Late last night (Thursday) it was announced that the 05:15 and 06:15 sailings from Portsmouth had been pulled,...

The hugely popular Sandown Sprint motorsport event will not be returning in 2025 due to the current economic climate and a number of 'local issues'. It was announced last December that the event had been moved from its usual April...

A male located in a precarious position on a cliff in the South Wight - with a several hundred foot drop below - has been rescued by emergency services. It's thought the incident began at around 12:50 this afternoon (Thursday)...

The dual carriageway in the heart of Newport will be closed on and off for 5-and-a-half months, between September and February, as Island Roads undertakes a major maintenance scheme.  Significant works will get underway later this year to replace key...

The body of a man - believed to be in his 60s - has been discovered in unexplained circumstances in a former shop in central Newport today (Wednesday). A member of the public raised concerns with Hampshire & Isle of...

John's Club, a vital Isle of Wight charity that has supported people with disabilities for nearly 30 years is now at risk of closure after running out of funds. The charity, based from its community centre in Oakfield, Ryde, delivers...

The Island Stages rally will not take place in 2025, with organisers instead setting their sights on a revised date of February 2026, it has been confirmed. The closed-road motorsport event was expected to return in November this year, following...

A 2-month-long one-way system is about to come into force on the main road between Newport and Cowes, which is set to cause significant disruption for motorists. With the building of houses at the new Three Oaks housing development pushing...

A car park in Shanklin has been cordoned off by Police and a man in his 60s has been rushed to hospital following an incident involving a car. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service...

The Isle of Wight could soon have another 2 drive-thru restaurants if plans being developed by McDonald's for both Cowes and Lake come to fruition. Rumours have been circulating for some time about the potential for a McDonald's drive-thru at...