Business owners on the Isle of Wight who are fearing the end of the furlough scheme should be acting now to give their company finances the best chance of staying on an even keel. Garry Lee, regional chair of insolvency...

More technology which could drive the next generation of search and rescue for Her Majesty’s Coastguard is being tested. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is leading work with the Civil Aviation Authority on how remotely piloted aircraft technology can be...

A mini heatwave that has brought balmy conditions to the Isle of Wight will continue until at least Wednesday, forecasters have updated. IW Met Service says that whilst the weekend has been nice, things are still on the up with...

Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSILB) was called into action yesterday afternoon (Saturday) when a yacht reported it was in difficulty off the Ventnor coast. Solent Coastguard requested that the volunteers of SSILB launched the lifeboat to assist the casualty...

Firefighters from Newport have dealt with a picnic bench fire in East Cowes this evening (Saturday). 1 appliance was mobilised by fire control to Victoria Grove in the town following reports that a piece of furniture was alight. A hose...

Following a successful summer opening, Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill have confirmed they’ll be re-opening for the entirety of the autumn half term, 17th-31st October. Significant new measures and protocols will continue to be in operation at both Blackgang Chine...

The growing reach of West Midlands-based Bond Wolfe Auctions has been underlined by a property from the Isle of Wight which is featured in its upcoming remote bidding auction on Wednesday 16th September. It offers investors an opportunity to secure...

Red Funnel is updating customers to confirm that will be no change to its service/operation following the government’s announcement about limiting social contact to groups of no more than six from this Monday.  As with all new government guidance, Red...

Now is the time to look out for the invasive Asian hornet, according to Island beekeepers. The species has spread rapidly in Europe, where it preys on honeybees and other insects. It is known to cause significant damage to commercial...

A main road in Cowes has re-opened following a serious road traffic collision overnight. Emergency services were called to Newport Road, close to Somerton Roundabout, shortly before 03:30 this morning (Saturday). Island Echo understands a black Audi collided head-on into...