A section of a popular footpath in Bembridge has been closed to allow construction work at a nearby site to continue safely. Bembridge Parish Council announced the news today, with the footpath running between the car parking area at Forelands...

New figures from the NHS have revealed that 3,000 fewer diagnostic imaging scans were undertaken during the coronavirus period compared to the year before. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust performed 13% fewer tests to diagnose or detect cancer, while...

In an incident reminiscent of an episode of Keeping Up Appearances, a driver who parked on a quiet street in Shanklin has been car shamed by a resident by way of a letter placed on her windscreen. In an apparently...

The ex-tube stock was lifted from the rails and taken from the Island in March. Train fans everywhere are being given the 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to own 1 of the former Island Line train carriages after it was...

A suspected arson investigation is being conducted following a blaze in the grounds of a Newport vehicle garage yesterday (Monday). The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Service mobilised 3 appliances to Prices Garage in Pan Lane at 19:24 yesterday evening...

The Isle of Wight's secondary school students will no longer be required to wear facemasks in classrooms and communal areas as changes to Government guidance come into force on Monday (17th May). Other changes set to come into force are...

To mark this year's Foster Care Fortnight (10th - 23th May), the Isle of Wight Council's fostering team is asking people if they could help change a child's life through fostering. The Island needs people to become foster carers as...

An appeal has been issued by the owners of a fuel bowser that was stolen from a work site in Arreton last night (Monday). The 2 wheeled tank - used to store and transport quantities of fuel such as diesel...

Cineworld has officially announced the news that it is to reopen its screens on the Island later this month! As previously reported by Island Echo, movie fans were left without their popcorn fix when the chain closed its 127 cinemas across the country...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting young people to find inspiration for their future at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show. The virtual fair, a collaborative event between nine LEPs across Hampshire, Dorset, and Surrey, is free for young...