The Isle of Wight's fleet of 22 electric buses looks set to be built in Northern Ireland, as the Go Ahead group announces a major £500million investment in UK manufacturing. As previously reported by Island Echo, Southern Vectis is to...

Ryde Inshore Rescue has been stood down by His Majesty's Coastguard meaning the independent, life-saving service will no longer be tasked to emergencies on the Solent. Island Echo can reveal that bosses at HM Coastguard have taken the unusual decision...

Island Line services between Ryde and Shanklin have resumed today (Monday) following a month-long closure of the railway whilst engineers completed a comprehensive programme of critical maintenance. Over the past month, a wide range of important maintenance work has been...

The Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has launched its Autumn programme, offering a diverse range of workshops and courses. Whether you’re interested in improving your functional skills in English and maths, exploring ICT, or engaging in arts,...

By providing players with a handy approach to enjoy their preferred games from the comfort of their homes, online casinos have transformed the gaming sector. Online casinos are bursting with creative elements that improve the gaming experience as technology is...

The shortlist for the 2024 Community Radio Awards has been revealed with Newport-based Vectis Radio nominated for the 4th year running in the prestigious Station of the Year category. There are 5 more nominations for Vectis Radio, 2 of these...

Jewellery has long been an expression of personal style, identity, and meaningful moments. But as awareness of environmental issues grows, both consumers and creators are increasingly focusing on how to reduce their impact on the planet. Companies like Roman Tavast,...

The Isle of Wight is a treasure trove of natural beauty, history, and quirky adventures, perfect for a weekend escape. Just a short ferry ride from the mainland, this small island offers more than meets the eye. Whether you're in...

The official unveiling of an information board commemorating the historic sailing in 1633 of the Ark and the Dove, carrying the first settlers to Maryland, took place on Cowes Parade on Thursday (3rd October). The idea of a board was...

Islanders should prepare for 2 spells of severe weather over the next 48 hours, the first of which is set to hit the Isle of Wight this evening (Monday). Forecasters at IW Met Service have issued a yellow weather warning...