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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 -...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...