A team of almost 50 mental health first aiders are helping to break the stigma around mental health with council staff, as the Isle of Wight Council reaffirms its commitment to the 'time to change' pledge. On 10th October 2018,...

Isla heading to school just days before being placed into an induced coma Public Health England is working with the Isle of Wight Council to investigate an E. Coli infection which left 4-year-old Isla Aspery fighting for her life following...

Colin Carmichael In just a week's time, the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious awards are set to be presented - and Island Echo has been nominated for Micro Business of the Year! The 2019 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce...

The Voith propeller removed from Red Eagle Red Funnel will be operating a reduced car ferry service for the foreseeable future due to the unexpected removal of Red Eagle from service, it has been announced this evening (Friday). As previously...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely questioned Justice Minister Lucy Frazer in the House of Commons on Tuesday over the future of the former Camp Hill prison site. During oral questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, Bob thanked...

J16 Double at Pairs Head - Ethan Walters and Riley Horrix. Following the club’s most successful season to date, Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club began the Winter Season in winning form, picking up more silverware last weekend in both local and...

The Cowes Floating Bridge has once again been pulled from service, it has been confirmed this afternoon (Friday).  Vehicles were loaded onto the troublesome Floating Bridge No.6 at East Cowes shortly after 15:00 but were soon instructed to reverse off...

The etiquette rules differ from casino to casino. However, here is a list of things to remember the next time you visit a gambling hall. Do’s and Don’ts – How (Not) to Behave at a Casino Casinos, like any other...

Isle of Wight Modern and Classic Country Band, Blackfoot Daisy, are playing a charity concert at Gurnard Pines on Saturday 19th October. The event is being held in aid of 2 Island charities – Kezi’s Kindness and The Lucie Blackman...

A new and extensive exhibition, Celebrating Age, showcases the remarkable artwork produced by residents of care homes at creative workshops run by Independent Arts on the Isle of Wight. Celebrating Age is the new Independent Arts exhibition at the People’s...