Red Funnel have suspended their Red Jet service until further notice due to adverse weather conditions, with Hovertravel also suspending their cross-Solent operation this afternoon (Sunday). Choppy seas have led to the 2 separate operators taking the decision to cancel...

The New Carnival Company (NCC) is forging ahead with plans to produce a live outdoor arts event at the end of this month, to celebrate the rare and very special Blue Moon. A Blue Moon is said to occur when...

2 veteran long-distance runners are planning a swansong marathon run across the Island to raise money for the local charity Home-Start. Christine Armstrong, 67, of Freshwater and Cherry Owens, 73, of Ventnor, had planned to bow out at the London...

37 cases of COVID-19 were identified on the Isle of Wight during the month of September, latest data reveals. Since Island Echo's last report just 7 days ago, the total number of cases on the Island recorded since the start of...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Johnson as Chair of its Board of Directors. The Solent LEP Chair is elected to the Board by businesses in the Solent area that have joined...

Cineworld in Newport could close over the winter months as a result of the continuing and devastating coronavirus pandemic, putting over 5,000 jobs on the line nationwide. The cinema chain is expected to announce that it will be closing all...

An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra violinist, who played her instrument for 2 hours whilst having a tumour removed from her brain, has been named a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2020. Dagmar Turner, 53, a retired...

Island Line services have been unexpectedly suspended this morning (Sunday) due to a fault with the only operational train. Passengers were already facing significant disruption with 1 of just 2 trains out of action, leading to a reduced timetable -...

Coastguard Rescue Teams on the Isle of Wight - located at Bembridge, Ventnor and The Needles - are looking for new recruits to join the fourth emergency service. HM Coastguard works to prevent the loss of life on the coast...

Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments, without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The online payment plan service can already be used...