Coastguard Officers assisted the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service in moving an injured man in Bembridge this morning (Thursday). Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were requested to assist paramedics shortly before 10:50. It was reported that a man had fallen down...

Christmas for patients and nursing staff at St Mary’s Hospital will be just a little more cheerful, thanks to the efforts of the hospital’s Friends. Once again the Friends of St Mary's are planning to distribute over 400 small gifts...

Photo: Marc Fox/IW Zoo Children at Brighstone CE Aided Primary School have donated hundreds of items of fruit and vegetables for the animals at the Isle of Wight Zoo as part of a reverse advent calendar initiative. Following Reception’s and...

Barratt Homes is reassuring its younger residents on the Island that Santa can safely deliver their presents this Christmas. The team at the St George's Gate development have put together a ‘Santa Safety Kit’ to ensure Father Christmas has all...

After much discussion and thought, the Isle of Wight Council has revealed the winning design that will feature on its official Christmas card this year. The competition was run by the Isle of Wight's Virtual School, the service that supports...

Amazon World has announced that it has closed its doors for the rest of the year due to the discovery of bird flu on the Isle of Wight. After an already tough 2020, the management team have now had to...

So far more than 1,617 Island businesses severely impacted by the recent month-long lockdown have received £2.383 million in grant aid administered by the Isle of Wight Council, but with less than 24 hours until applications close locals are being...

A woman in her 50s has sadly died after collapsing in the street in Ventnor yesterday evening (Wednesday). Police and paramedics were called to Albert Street in the town at 19:39 following reports that an individual had collapsed between Market...

A motorcyclist has been involved in a serious road traffic collision with a car and bus in Cowes this morning (Thursday). The incident has occurred on the Somerton Roundabout next to the town's Park and Ride. Island Echo is told...

Workmen seen coming and going at Camp Hill prison over the past few weeks are said to be carrying out survey work, according to the Ministry of Justice. The former Category C prison has sat empty for the past 7...