Britain's love affair with the Tikka Masala may be coming to an end, as new research during National Curry Week shows the UK’s taste for hotter curries is increasing year-on-year. Since the 1970s, curry houses have become popular all over...

Paramedics are tending to a cyclist who has been injured in a road traffic collision in Shanklin this evening (Wednesday). Police have closed Regent Street at its junction with North Road as emergency crews deal with the situation. The Isle...

You will read this week that newspapers play a vital role in providing trusted, reliable news. But what about digital news services such as Island Echo, who have simply been forgotten by the Government? This week is Journalism Matters Week...

Hovertravel have been forced to suspend their cross-Solent service this afternoon (Wednesday) due to technical reasons. Both Solent Flyer and Island Flyer have been pulled from operation and are sitting on the pad at Ryde. The announcement of a suspension...

Last weekend saw Sail Training vessels take to the water for ASTO’s annual ‘round the cans’ race in the Solent. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, competitor numbers were down from previous years and social distancing guidelines meant that only the on-the-water...

Southern Co-Op is marking the success of the carrier bag levy 5 years after it came into force in England. Customers have cut their use of single use plastic bags by millions whilst also raising more than £1.5million for good...

Barratt Homes has released some wildlife-friendly tips for small outdoor spaces, in partnership with the RSPB, to mark World Habitat Day today (Wednesday). Barratt Homes and the RSPB have published a new ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide that shows...

Extra support will be given to the Isle of Wight Council to help them to prepare for the introduction of landmark legislation that will ensure domestic abuse victims and their families get the vital help they need. Thousands of people...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October 2020   • Steven Leigh Vanner, 35, of Carisbrooke Road in Newport, was found...

Morrisons is launching a service aimed at ensuring customers who are self-isolating can get a delivery of food to their doorstep. With coronavirus cases rising, Morrisons wants no customer to be left behind and the ‘doorstep delivery’ service will offer...