The quick thinking actions of off-duty firefighters has prevented a kitchen fire from spreading at a popular eatery in Cowes tonight (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Spice Central on the High Street at...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a car fire in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Island Echo understands a silver BMW 3-series has burst into flames close to the junction with Seaclose Park. Traffic is at a...

Brading-based Whitefield Tax have acquired Neil Welch Accountants as Neil and Stephanie Welch retire from running the firm after some 28 years.  Neil’s career began at AE Hook & Co in Ryde before he began his accountancy practice from his front...

The Isle of Wight Council have announced that East Cowes Family Centre is to be extended, boosting jobs and support for people in the area. Plans for the facility, based on the Queensgate Foundation Primary School site, will be available...

Staff at Isle of Wight NHS Trust are raising funds this Easter Bank Holiday Monday (2nd April 2018), to support an Island family affected by cancer. The match was due to be held on New Year’s Day but had to be...

A new Head of School has been appointed to The Bay CE School leadership team, which will be delivering education for 11-16 years in Sandown from September 2018. Nick Cousins will work alongside Primary Head of School Sharon Johnson under...

There are fears tonight (Thursday) that hundreds of Islanders will lose their jobs as a result of the successful £8.1 billion takeover of GKN by Melrose. Previously, the Island's MP Bob Seely has stated that in many cases Melrose aims...

The future of the Island's 12 Central Convenience stores hangs in the balance tonight (Thursday) as owners Conviviality announce plans to file for administration within the next 2 weeks. Lottery services have been suspended in store and staff are fearing for...

VIDEO: 2 of the UK’s most successful music acts, Pixie Lott and the Noisettes, are heading to the Isle of Wight this September as the confirmed headline acts for Eklectica. Popstar, Pixie Lott, and indie rock band, the Noisettes, are...

The Isle of Wight Council and Amey have agreed to reduce the summer opening hours of Lynnbottom household waste and recycling centre by some 5 hours a day, meaning the gates will now close at 18:00 throughout the year. Islanders...