The Government is hoping to start vaccinating against COVID-19 next month, with the bulk of the vaccination roll out in the New Year, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced this evening (Friday). The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is now going through...

East Cowes Town Council is very pleased to welcome a new councillor to their ranks. Councillor Cameron Palin was the successful candidate following a co-option process and the council officially welcomed him at their Full Council meeting on 19th November...

A 27-year-old man from Carisbrooke has been arrested as part of an investigation into an assault in Shanklin earlier this month. As previously reported by Island Echo, an altercation is said to have occurred in the vicinity of Regent Street at...

A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in central parts of Newport this afternoon (Friday). 12 postcode areas have been hit by the loss of supply, which was recorded at just before 11:30 this morning but continues into the...

7 Nigerian men have been re-bailed following the Nave Andromeda maritime security incident off the coast of the Isle of Wight last month. Although the arrested men have been bailed, they all remain detained under Border Force powers. Their bail...

Isle of Wight charity Independent Arts has announced a major new project that will allow people from across the Island to get involved with creative programmes. The new Independent Arts Creative Hub will be located at the former Monsoon building...

The South of England with its picturesque coastline has a long maritime history and has for years been one of Britain's most important boat-related locations. It's seen the departure of many great ships such as the RMS Titanic, as well as being visited by some of...

The point of contact between the chimney duct and the roofing is the part of the roof most exposed to leakage. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the most precise and professionally performed chimney flashing. How to perform a tight...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor this week has not only scooped the Gold Award for ‘Best Hotel Experience’ in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, but successfully retained it’s 4-star hotel classification, 2 AA Rosettes and an improved AA...

A woman is due to appear in court charged with drink driving after crashing into a wall in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Friday). The individual failed to negotiate a right hand bend at the junction of...