The flying of the Armed Forces Flag at County Hall yesterday (Monday) marked the start of national Armed Forces Week. Social distancing measures enforced by the coronavirus pandemic meant the annual flag raising ceremony traditionally held in St Thomas' Square,...

A road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car has blocked Briddlesford Road near Downend this afternoon (Tuesday). Emergency services are responding to the incident, which has occurred in the S-bends close to Lynnbottom Tip. Island Echo understands that...

The Prime Minister has laid out plans to ease the lockdown from 4th July - here is a full list of which businesses can and cannot open at the beginning of July. Today's news is good news for many businesses...

A member of the public has rescued a young boy in difficulty in the sea at Ryde Beach this lunchtime (Tuesday). An eagle-eyed woman enjoying the summer sunshine near to Ryde Harbour saw the youngster just off the shore and...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has slashed the social distancing requirement from 2 metres to just 1 metre to help the country bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been announced this afternoon (Tuesday) that pubs, restaurants and hairdressers across...

Southern Vectis is asking local people to get in touch if their essential journeys have been affected by on-board social distancing measures.  The local bus operator has been providing travel for key workers throughout the coronavirus crisis, but has recently...

The Island's MP is seeking support for Amazon World Zoo Park which is yet to be able to reopen its doors to the public as the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 virus continue.  Although many zoos were able to reopen...

Red Funnel has announced that it is reinstating its Red Jet service, between West Cowes and Southampton, on a limited timetable from Monday 29th June. The Red Jet service has been suspended since 18th April following a reduction in demand...

Assaults on emergency workers have risen by almost a quarter in recent weeks, new figures have shown. Hampshire Police Federation has spoken out about the 'disappointing' increase in attacks after provisional data from police forces in England and Wales showed...

With temperatures set to soar over the next few days, people may have plans to head to the beach, have a barbecue or just soak up the sun at home. But doctors are urging people to ensure they take a...