A technical issue on one of Red Funnel's Raptor-class vehicle ferries has led to the cancellation of a number of sailings this afternoon (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator says that the 15:00 sailing from Southampton has been cancelled, alongside the 16:30...

Thanks to virtual slots games, the thrill of a casino is now within easy reach. With just a few clicks, players can access a vast selection of games without leaving their homes, experiencing the atmosphere of a casino whenever they...

The Isle of Wight has landed a second ‘Store of the Quarter’ award from UK parcel carrier Yodel, with Blakes News in Cowes named the latest winner for its outstanding service to the local community. Blakes News beat competition from...

Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings has been named 'Festival Promoter of the Year' at the esteemed Fest Forum Awards in Santa Barbara, California.  John, whose role as International Touring Consultant with Live Nation has involved working on tours...

Carers IW has successfully launched a new Carers Passport, in partnership with St Mary’s Hospital and the Isle of Wight Council. The passport enables unpaid carers to be identified to the hospital staff as part of the care team. It...

The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of Alverstone village will go ahead, despite objections from local residents. Richard Salter’s planning application for a single storey house next to the Oaklea Dairy farm by the Alverstone Road...

Ryde Town Council has presented Patricia Maclean with a Freedom of Ryde award for her lifelong contribution to local sport. Pat (née Hird) has been awarded the Freedom in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to sport as both a tennis...

Glazing the Island has entered liquidation with debts of more than £285,000, it has been confirmed. Island Echo has heard from dozens of readers over the past few months about the trading status of Glazing the Island Ltd., but the...

4 South Coast hospices are joining forces with over 100 others from across the UK, as part of a Hospice UK-led campaign to encourage you to leave a gift in your Will. Mountbatten Hampshire, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Oakhaven Hospice...

The delivery of the Isle of Wight’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and families on the Isle of Wight is changing. As of next Monday (24th February), the Isle of Wight Children’s Services will have its own Multi-Agency Safeguarding...