Wightlink is making changes to further support Isle of Wight residents with health issues who need to use its ferries by introducing a £70 price cap for NHS patients. Every year around 12,000 Island residents cross the Solent for NHS...

Sandown Afternoon Townswomen Guild held a very successful fundraising Coffee Morning in aid of the Friends of St Mary's, raising over £270. Vice-Chair Irene Young said: "The Guild would like to thank everyone that donated cakes and coffee, as well...

Hartford Care is inviting people to join in its free Oktoberfest event at Highfield Nursing Home on Queen’s Road in Ryde this Sunday (1st October) from 11:00 to 15:00. There will be an impressive selection of beers on offer, mouth-watering...

A new short film has been released which explores the time Charles Dickens spent on the Isle of Wight and the significant influence it had on his work, including how some local residents may have inspired some of his most...

A local charity is set to benefit from a year of fundraising support from January 2024 - thanks to a scheme from Southern Vectis. The bus operator has launched its Charity of the Year 2024 initiative, and is inviting applications...

Island residents are being encouraged to recycle glass the right way at the kerbside. Glass is a valuable resource that can be recycled again and again and recycling glass conserves energy, preserves the environment and reduces the need for raw...

The Happy Haddock fish and chip shops in Sandown and Shanklin have resurfaced under new ownership, to the delight of hungry Islanders. As previously reported by Island Echo, the 2 popular chippies were suddenly closed back in August. However, new owners...

Wootton Bridge Parish Council has asked residents for their views on a proposal for sideroads in Wootton to be made subject to a 20mph speed limit. The response has so far been mixed with some suggesting it's a good idea...

South Western Railway has confirmed its services on days of industrial and strike action in September and October, with no services on Island Line on Saturday 30th September and Wednesday 4th October. On days of strike action, an extremely limited...

Island Roads will carry out a significant carriageway improvement scheme on Fairlee Road in Newport from tomorrow (Thursday). Around 4,000 sqm of new surfacing will be laid in the section between the Roundhouse and Medina College over 4 nights, starting...