Maritime UK Solent has appointed former Wightlink boss Keith Greenfield to its board as a non-executive director. Keith has recently retired from Wightlink after 9 years as CEO. During this time, he was instrumental in establishing a reputation for the...

Graphics students from Cowes Enterprise College have been working hard on designing creative illustrations for a book of short stories written by young authors from the Isle of Wight. The initiative is a follow-up to the 2024 Children’s Story Festival...

A second human bone has been discovered following a recent search of King's Quay near Wootton, Police have confirmed. As exclusively revealed by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and HM Coastguard descended on the secluded quay on...

4,650 Islanders have joined 1.8million other people in signing a petition calling for a General Election, in protest of 'two-tier Keir's' Government. The petition, started by a disgruntled pub landlord, states that the current Labour Government has gone back on...

The Isle of Wight Council has failed to prosecute a single rogue landlord over the past 5 years, despite the local authority receiving more than 1,100 complaints. Data collected from councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by Public...

Various properties across the Isle of Wight are being auctioned with Clive Emson in the run up to Christmas. Bidding for the auction, the last of 8 this year by the firm, is live on 9th December and concludes on...

Until recently, an innovative shift has hit the UK's online gambling space, a new, industry-driven rule comes into effect that will eventually put limits on how much money younger adults can stake on online slot games. The new limits will...

Whether you’re clearing out a garage, tackling a home renovation, or managing a construction site, having the right skip is essential to keep your project running smoothly. Choosing a skip that's too small can lead to extra costs and hiring...

When a family member is sectioned under the Mental Health Act, it can be an overwhelming and distressing experience for everyone involved. The term "sectioned" refers to the legal process of detaining an individual in a psychiatric hospital for assessment...

The Bandstand in Sandown is blending its vibrant restaurant offering with a touch of theatre magic, thanks to the vision of West End star Earl Carpenter and the team behind Off the Rails in Yarmouth. With the addition of a...