The takeover of a dental practice in Freshwater by a new provider remains on track, despite the NHS still waiting on approval from a health and care watchdog. Multi award-winning and family-run Denbigh House is scheduled to provide Freshwater residents...

The Isle of Wight Council has killed plans to open up a drone corridor between the mainland and Mornington Car Park in Cowes. As previously reported by Island Echo, commercial drones were all set to whizz across the Solent as...

The Bishop of Portsmouth has urged council leaders to pause plans to close 6 Isle of Wight schools, in order to reconsider other solutions. The Rt Rev Jonathan Frost has submitted his response to proposals by the Isle of Wight...

The Isle of Wight, known for its charming coastal towns, stunning scenery, and relaxing ambience, might not be the first destination that springs to mind for a casino adventure. But if you look a bit closer, you'll discover that this beautiful...

2 men from Ryde have been arrested as part of a Police investigation into thefts from an Isle of Wight business by its own employees. Officers attended addresses in Castle Street and Nelson Street in Ryde this morning (Wednesday) and...

2 veteran amateur boxers have gone toe to toe some 62 years after their first encounter - and it’s all thanks to a chance meeting in a Wellow bus shelter. In 1962, 18-year-old George East travelled with his Portsmouth Amateur...

The Isle of Wight’s premier music venue, Strings Bar & Venue in Newport, has been shortlisted in the ‘Grassroots Champion’ category at the 2024 Live Awards. The awards showcase the outstanding companies, teams and individuals that make up the world-renowned...

Over 140 Island residents gathered at the Riverside Centre last week for this year’s Winter is Coming event, hosted by local fuel poverty charity, The Footprint Trust. The annual event brought together 19 organisations dedicated to providing essential guidance and...

The entertainment scene on the Isle of Wight tells quite a story - one where old meets new in the most fascinating ways. While traditional festivities still light up the island's historic venues, digital entertainment has carved out its own...

A firearm and 2 knives have been seized by Armed Police following the arrest of a 24-year-old man in East Cowes, who has been detained on suspicion of false imprisonment. At just gone 09:00 this morning, Hampshire & Isle of...