Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: Wightlink has been forced to suspend its Fastcat passenger service - and it won't resume until at least lunchtime on Sunday.

The council has confirmed that they have paid for the vehicles impacted by the hydraulic fluid to be professionally cleaned at local car wash.

East Cowes Vics claimed a hard-earned point from an eventful Wessex Premier League encounter on a rain-soaked afternoon at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday).

Powerboat driver Alf Bontoft lost his life after Blitz overturned just off Egypt Point during the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race on 29th August 1976.

Residents living with joint pain, mobility issues and rehabilitation needs will soon be able to access personalised water-based exercise programmes at two 1Leisure centres.

The programme was introduced following recent meningitis outbreaks and is aimed at protecting young people at increased risk of meningococcal disease.

Billy founded the business in 2016 and has remained at its helm throughout the past decade, building up a customer base on the Isle of Wight and beyond.

The programme ranges from coastal adventures and countryside rambles to walks exploring the Isle of Wight's history, wildlife and lesser-known locations.

Isle of Wight Councillor Reuben Loake has condemned what he said appears to be a ‘disgusting criminal act’ against the ‘good people of Ryde’ in response to suspected arson at Ryde Town Hall earlier this week.

A customer drop-in event is being held at Newchurch Pavilion on Watery Lane where residents will be able to meet members of the project team.