This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 23rd November - Friday 27th October 2020   • Robert Alain Church, 32, of Steephill Road, Shanklin admitted breaching the community...

Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are tending to an elderly male driver following a crash in Sandown. The incident, involving a Renault Scenic, has occurred at Avenue Road. The vehicle has collided into the brick wall of...

The Isle of Wight Council has today (Wednesday) announced a major scheme to provide £15 food vouchers each week for all in need this Christmas, with the aim of no child going hungry. The initiative will support vulnerable children and...

Expansion plans have been announced for an Isle of Wight special school. St George's School, on Watergate Road in Newport, is set to benefit from a £860,000 funding boost from the Isle of Wight Council. The cash injection will allow the...

Shoppers in Hampshire and here on the Isle of Wight are being urged to buy from, and celebrate, their local and independent businesses in a pre-Christmas campaign led by Britain’s biggest business representation group. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)...

The first ever Wolverton Virtual Christmas Fair has been launched, encouraging everyone to shop local and from the comfort of their own home this December. The Virtual Fair, supported by Hose Rhodes Dickson, has a main listing page for all...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has spoken about the vaccine clearance announced by the government today (Wednesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, the Government has confirmed that the first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use within the...

The Footprint Trust has teamed up with the Isle of Wight Council to help householders on the Island make the homes warmer and cheaper to heat. The charity is concerned that many households this winter will be making choices between...

Residents are overjoyed at Orchard House care home in Newport as Barchester Healthcare has opened a dedicated indoor visiting suite for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones during the winter season. The designated visiting suite has...

Although retail outlets across the Island can re-open from today (Wednesday), Claire's on Newport High Street won't be as it has been announced the shop is now permanently closed. Claire's has been providing jewellery and accessories for young women, teens,...