Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Long-awaited plans to rebuild Newport Fire Station are set to be delayed as fire chiefs try to plug a budget gap.

Introducing parking charges at Fort Victoria on the Isle of Wight would have a “devastating” effect on businesses and “kill the place”, car park users have warned.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

It's that time of the week again... this is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

COLUMN: “Effective policing is built on trust, engagement and working together to solve problems” - Inspector Jo Ford sets out her priorities in the first of our new bi-monthly police columns.

Visit Isle of Wight says its summer marketing campaign delivered its strongest results to date, reaching potential visitors more than 8.5million times and helping drive a 27% increase in traffic to its website.

Live lingerie models are set to take centre stage in a Ryde shop window later this month.

There is just 1 week to go until the Isle of Wight Literary Festival opens its doors in Cowes, with organisers reminding Islanders there is still time to secure tickets for many of this year's events.

The award recognises the school’s commitment to outdoor learning, environmental awareness and helping young people develop a stronger connection with the natural world.

Families are being invited to take to the skies at Brading Roman Villa this weekend for a free community kite day.