Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The FastCat service between Ryde and Portsmouth has been pulled from service this morning (Thursday) for an unknown reason. Services on the cross-Solent route have been suspended since 08:45. No reason for the suspension has been given and Island Echo ...

Red Funnel has opened the public vote for it’s annual Charity of the Year programme. 3 charities all contending for the 2025 title have been shortlisted by Red Funnel following an internal review and staff vote. Making the shortlist: Hampshire ...

A technical issue on Red Osprey has forced the cancellation of 2 vehicle ferry sailings this morning (Thursday). Island Echo understands that an issue with one of the doors on board is the reason behind the cancellations, with earlier crossings ...

Appreciating the sea and its impact on positive mental health has inspired a local business to support a surfing charity. Vectis Refrigeration has joined the Wave Project’s Surf Therapy Business Alliance, to help offer more surf courses to young people ...

Isle of Wight Magistrates issued a warrant earlier this week after a man accused of stealing clothing items from a charity shop in Sandown, didn't show up at court.  Timothy Young, 56, of Ocean View Road in Ventnor was due ...

The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island. The authority is looking to adopt four Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) as ...

Gambling is both fun and risky. The more you play, the higher your chance of winning or losing in all games, including slots. While some players believe in going all in when playing slot games, others believe in taking it ...

If you thought Black Friday was the ultimate shopping day, think again. Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping event globally, has spread to the world through Alibaba’s e-commerce platform AliExpress, and it’s packed with offers that rival traditional American sales. ...

Businesses of all sizes and industries have the huge responsibility to protect their workforce. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of them fail to put the right measures in place. A recent inspection on the Isle of Wight, for instance, ...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule ...