We would like to wish all of our readers, advertisers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  2017 has been a fantastic year for Island Echo and we've published no less than 3,500 articles since 1st January...

A young man that was airlifted to the mainland following a road traffic collision on Military Road earlier this month has thanked the emergency services for their efforts.  17-year-old Michael was travelling alongside 2 other people when their vehicle left...

Peter Kilshaw, who died on 21st June 2017 30-year-old motorcyclist Peter Kilshaw died as a result of major trauma to his head after he slammed into an oncoming car, an inquest has this week heard. The well-known sea cadet instructor...

UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are responding to a car on its roof near Rookley this evening (Friday). The incident has occurred near to the Chequers Inn pub on Niton Road. Emergency services were alerted at around 17:25. Firefighters...

Islanders are being reminded they can book their real Christmas trees for collection and recycling for up to a month after the festive period. The service is available between 8th January and 2nd February for a fee of £5 –...

With the festive break just days away the Island’s NHS is reminding Islanders of the various services available to them over the festive period should they need urgent health advice or treatment. All GP Practices will be closed from 18:30...

Bright lights, brass bands, a golden Christmas tree and a liberal sprinkling of snow brought magic and the Christmas spirit to Battery Gardens in Sandown Bay last weekend. Hundreds of people attended this year’s Christmas Garden - a free community...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning the public in the South East about a high profile phone scam that is conning vulnerable and elderly people out of thousands of pounds. The scammers are preying on victims by cold calling...

James Nicholson-Noctor, who died on 13th August 2017 An open conclusion has been given into the death of 22-year-old James Bernard Arthur Nicholson-Noctor, who took his own life by hanging himself at his home in Totland. Police and paramedics responded...

Newport Methodist Church came alive to the sounds of Christmas as Cowes Concert Band rounded off its festive tour. The 28-strong brass band played to a capacity audience at the Quay Street church - the ensemble's final Christmas concert of...