The Ford scrappage scheme, which includes cars and commercial vehicles, is to be extended into the first quarter of 2018. The success of the scheme, which has seen over 10,500 vehicles scrapped and replaced with cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles,...

UPDATED: A man has been taken to St Mary's Hospital by ambulance following a fall from scaffolding in Cowes this afternoon (Tuesday). Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on Victoria Road near the junction with St...

The Isle of Wight Council's Talented Athlete Programme sponsored discount scheme is now open for budding Island sporting stars. The Council’s sports unit is now accepting applications for the 2018 scheme, which is aimed at helping gifted sports people reach...

Island patients are set to benefit from a new scheme which promises a more joined-up approach to healthcare. GP practices are set to adopt The Care and Health Information Exchange (CHIE) - is a secure system which shares health and...

The Sporting Bears Motor Club recently organised a special day out for 5 Island families who are supported by the Joe Ellis Trust, which helps local children diagnosed with cancer and their families on the Island. The Bears had 5...

Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club celebrated another successful season at a special awards presentation evening just before Christmas (Friday 22nd December 2017). The newly elected club captain, Graham Reeve, welcomed around 50 members and guests to the Appley clubhouse and thanked...

2 baby girls were welcomed into the world at St Mary’s Hospital yesterday (New Year's Day). The first to arrive was Chloe Norcutt who was born at 03:43, a daughter for Sophie and Chris Norcutt of Newport. Baby Chloe weighed in...

Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents on the Isle of Wight take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting healthier snacks. This is because half of children’s sugar intake, currently around seven sugar cubes...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the electricity distribution network operator for the Isle of Wight, is encouraging eligible customers to register for its free Priority Services Register (PSR) so they can receive the extra help they may need in...

VIDEO AND PICTURES: As one year draws to a close and another begins, we take a look back through the Island Echo archives and review the past 12 months in pictures. Here is a reminder of some of the breaking news stories...