The Co-Operative in the heart of Newport will close next year, it has been confirmed - but it's unclear what the future holds for the town's multi-storey car park. A supermarket has been situated on Pyle Street for decades and...

Local Arts Charity Independent Arts has moved its Singing for Breathing group online in wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The group, designed for people with chronic respiratory conditions and can be helpful in recovering from the long term effects of...

The body of an individual has been found in the water off Yarmouth just hours after a major search was called off. As previously reported by Island Echo, search and rescue resources were tasked to the area of Hurst Spit...

Sainsbury's has warned that 3,500 people could become jobless across its supermarkets and Argos stores - leaving the future of Isle of Wight stores in the balance. In-store meat, fish and deli counters are permanently shutting due to a lack...

Hairdressers are once again being forced to close as the country enters a second lockdown, meaning a return of 80s-style haircuts for the next 4 weeks. Although the restrictions imposed on everyday life are less strict than back in March,...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has donated £1,581 to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Following its reopening on 14th July, the hotel committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the local NHS Staff through the work of the...

As new national lockdown restrictions come into force, Red Funnel has answered a number of questions customers may have about the impact to its ferry service. The cross-Solent operator has moved to offer clarity for those travelling to and from...

Police are attending a road traffic collision at Town Gate in Newport this morning (Thursday). Despite fewer vehicles on the road due to the lockdown restrictions, 2 vehicles have collided in foggy conditions at the traffic light junction of Hunnyhill,...

The new Our Island political movement has helped to launch a local 'Living Streets' group on the Isle of Wight. Our Island says they are committed to supporting the local High Streets and creating town centre experiences which prioritise people...

The Isle of Wight Council and Amey have confirmed that Lynnbottom Tip at Downend and Afton Marsh tip in Freshwater will remain open during the second national lockdown, which comes into force today (Thursday). Earlier this year, when the Island...