Tickets are still available for a public information event to discuss major works to remodel the junction of St Mary’s roundabout in Newport. Residents wishing to hear more about the scheme to replace the existing roundabout with two, linked traffic...

It has been confirmed that 10 people - both adults and children - have contracted E. Coli O157 on the Isle of Wight in the past few weeks, prompting handwashing advice to be issued by Public Health England. Specialists are...

Ryde Harriers came together on Saturday (12th October) to celebrate their running champions, whilst also raising money for Diabetes.   The club awards were hosted at Yelf’s Hotel in Ryde. The evening started with a delightful 3-course meal followed by...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news from the Home Office that more police officers will be on the streets from next year. As previously reported by Island Echo, Hampshire Constabulary - which covers the Isle of...

Work has started at Ability Dogs 4 Young People’s Training Centre in Sandown, thanks to a generous legacy received this year. Anyone who has visited the Training Centre will know that it is an old aircraft hangar which was built...

Students and staff were pleased to support Mountbatten Hospice on Friday 4th October, as part of the annual ‘Go Yellow’ Day. Yellow clothing, hats and sunflowers were visible around the college, providing a glorious splash of colour, whilst raising much-needed funds...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has responded to the draft Environment Bill, which has been put before Parliament this week. This long-awaited legislation is vital, as we leave the EU, to secure essential environmental protections and measures to...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after being caught carrying a knife outside a primary school in Newport on Monday. Police were called to Atkinson Drive near to Summerfield Primary School at 14:23 on 14th October. Here officers...

WightFibre’s Gigabit Island project continues apace with a further release of new premises in East Cowes. WightFibre has released a further 604 homes in East Cowes bringing the total to homes in East Cowes to 1,445. This new, ultrafast, future-proof,...

Patients who attend Beech Grove Surgery at Brading or its branch at Lake have just 7 days left to take part in a survey which could help shape the future of their primary care services. There’s a deadline of midnight...