AIR AMBULANCE SCRAMBLED TO SEAVIEW ON 2ND SHOUT OF THE MORNING
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Seaview this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the seaside village. The distinctive yellow and green helicopter has touched down at Seaview Football Club with...
Read moreDetailsGREEN-FINGERED CARE HOME RESIDENTS GEAR UP FOR CORONATION GARDEN PARTY
Orchard House Care Home has launched its new gardening club for its residents, who had a wonderful time planting flowers. Thanks to the generosity of kind people who donated to the cause, Orchard House was able to transform its garden...
Read moreDetailsNEW RAILWAY TIMETABLE TO OPERATE FROM MAY INCLUDES BETTER CONNECTIVITY WITH ISLAND FERRIES
South Western Railway has announced a small number of important changes that result in better train connectivity with ferries to the Isle of Wight. A number of changes to mainland services affecting Islanders have been announced, including a morning service...
Read moreDetailsCONCERNS RAISED OVER FUTURE OF TOWER HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE IN RYDE
Patients of Tower House Dental Clinic in Ryde face an uncertain future as the owners try to find suitable premises for the practice to relocate to. Island Echo understands that the business' current lease has already expired and it is,...
Read moreDetailsNEW TRIAL DATE SET FOR ISLAND TEENAGER ACCUSED OF PREPARING ACT OF TERRORISM
An Isle of Wight teenager charged with preparing an act of terrorism is due to appear for trial at Winchester Crown Court in June. As previously reported by Island Echo, the boy - who was 15 at the time -...
Read moreDetailsNEW TAKEAWAY FOR NEWPORT HIGH STREET LOOKS SET TO WHET APPETITES
Fry Nation on Newport's High Street is set to open soon, replacing Newport Fish & Chips, which was put up for sale last September. Newport will soon have a brand new takeaway on the High Street selling chicken, kebabs, pizza,...
Read moreDetailsHAPPY HENS FREE TO ROAM OUTDOORS AFTER HOUSING MEASURES LIFTED
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures for poultry and captive birds in England and Wales have now been lifted, but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place across GB. As previously reported by Island Echo, all...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK USERS GROUP MEETING WITH SEELY DESCRIBED AS ‘FRAUGHT, SHOCKING AND NO HOLDS BARRED’
The independent organisation advocating for better cross-Solent travel describes 'real progress' having been made after a 'heated' discussion with the Island's MP. Bob Seely met for the first time with the Wightlink Users Group (WUG) last Tuesday (11th April) in...
Read moreDetailsRYDE PIER HEAD STATION AND LINE TO REOPEN IN TIME FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) have announced that Ryde Pier Head station and line will reopen no later than 10th June. As previously reported by Island Echo, the railway line between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head has been...
Read moreDetailsHOUSE OF GRIME – INDIAN RESTAURANT IN SHANKLIN ON FINAL WARNING AFTER ZERO HYGIENE RATING
in Shanklin has been awarded a 0 star food hygiene rating after inspectors found a range of issues, including widespread uncleanliness and unsafe storage of raw meat. Environmental Health inspectors from the Isle of Wight Council found no fewer than...
Read moreDetails




























































































