A new 'Barbie type' salon called The Doll House has recently opened on Shanklin High Street. Opened back on 8th October, the salon offers aesthetics, hair, beauty and nails. The owner, Melissa Calvert, said: "It's very pink, Barbie-type vibes and...

Schools on the Isle of Wight are helping to reduce the impact of heavy showers on local sewers - by slowing the flow of rainwater across their roofs and play areas. Nettlestone Primary School and Haylands Primary School are embracing...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter comes as national media report on the vulnerability of previously safe Conservative seats following the by-election...

Latest figures showing total crime on the Island has fallen over the last year have been welcomed by MP Bob Seely. Figures show that, as of the end of September 2023, a total of 5,867 offences were committed on the...

The Isle of Wight Council and the mainland organisation which runs St Blasius C of E Primary Academy continue to ignore questions about a disputed piece of land in Shanklin which has caused outrage among local residents. The issue gained...

The enchanting town of Ryde is set to come alive with the magic of the holiday season as New Carnival's free event 'Ryde Merry and Bright' returns in December. This year it will be a 2-day extravaganza, promising an incredible...

Businesses on the Isle of Wight are being recognised for their excellence at an awards ceremony later this year. The Tourism South East Beautiful South Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tourism industry in the region. This...

Wessex Cancer Support’s Drive-In Cinema returns to the Needles Landmark Attraction on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December - under 6 weeks' time! At just £22 per car - £4.40 each for a car of 5 - it's a cost-effective...

It’s no secret that American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has announced the UK leg of her hotly-anticipated Eras Tour - but you may not know that Jack Up Events is staging an award-winning extravaganza here on the Isle of Wight to...

Aspire Ryde, in conjunction with Ryde Town Council, will be hosting a school uniform and Christmas jumper ‘swap shop’ at the Aspire Ryde Community Hub from Thursday 2nd until Saturday 4th November, between 10:00 and 16:00. They are asking for...