An upcoming singer from Binstead is using time at home during the coronavirus crisis to write new songs and shed some positivity on the world with 'isolation sessions'. Emelia will be a name familiar with Island Echo readers as she...

A number of properties and land on the Isle of Wight have been sold in an online auction. They were acquired in Clive Emson Auctioneers’ latest regional sale, which was held solely online due to COVID-19 precautions. A 4-bedroom mid-terrace...

6 of the Island’s trusts and foundations have teamed up to ensure critical charities get the support they need during the Covid-19 crisis. As a result, around a dozen Island frontline charities are to receive a timely cash boost to...

Ofqual has now set out details about how GCSEs, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer following the Secretary of State for Education's announcement that exams have been cancelled across the country as a result of coronavirus. For...

Jerry Cooper from the team with his indoor training set up With cycle racing suspended due to the current Coronavirus crisis, the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team is organising virtual cycling events to help keep the team fit and motivated...

Another person has sadly died from coronavirus on the Isle of Wight, bringing the total number of deaths locally to 3, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has confirmed. The victim is said to be a man in his 90s....

Scaffolding firms across the Isle of Wight have been given a helping hand by Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council. The decision has been taken to suspend charges for scaffolding that remains on the network, but work has...

The winning number in this week’s IW Lottery £5k draw (3rd April 2020) is: Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 15674

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight has risen from 14 to 17 today (Thursday) - but it is thought the statistics are at least 24 hours out of date. Island Echo understands that...

The transfer of sexual health services to Solent NHS Trust took place yesterday (Wednesday) with all the current IoW NHS colleagues transferring to Solent under the TUPE scheme. The Sexual Health service is commissioned by Public Health England through the...