Southern Vectis is backing a campaign, launched by the Department for Transport, which is designed to make buses more accessible for those with disabilities.  The ‘Everyone’s Journey’ initiative aims to change people’s behaviour by helping them recognise the challenges faced...

A traditional service marking the beginning of the new law year of the Isle of Wight Courts was held at Newport Minister this morning (Monday) following a short procession of local dignitaries through the town. Organised by the High Sheriff...

Campaigners from 'Build a Better Bembridge' say they are pleased that Isle of Wight Councillors paused the progression of the current draft Island Planning Strategy last week. As previously reported by Island Echo, no decision has been made on the...

Official reports examining the severe flooding that affected Binstead, Bembridge and Monktonmead last summer are now available to read online. Flash floods in July and August 2021 led to blocked roads and submerged properties after the Island was hit by...

A local business that specialises in diecast models has gone from strength to strength, expanding into larger premises and opening a brand new shop in Newport. Faz's Diecast offers models in 1/18  and 1/64 scale, working closely with manufacturers to...

The boards of Optivo and Southern Housing Group have approved proposals to merge and create a new 77,000-home social landlord. The new organisation will be named Southern Housing and the target date for formal completion is early 2023. Discussions about...

A group of students at Cowes Enterprise College travelled to Kenya to take part in humanitarian projects with the Camps International Group. The students took part in weeks of social action work including building projects at a primary school, animal...

A man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his own wife at their home in Binstead remains in hospital some 3-and-a-half months after the alleged incident. Detectives are continuing to investigate a man in his 50s on suspicion of...

Animals, flora and fauna - as well as some fantastic sunsets - all feature in this week’s Readers’ Gallery… Cirrocumulus Binstead ~ Photo credit Marion Thorpe A foggy morning Newport ~ Photo credit David Rozak Evening sky My back garden...

A new map of proposed constituencies in England will be published by the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) next month, giving Islanders a final chance to have their say on proposals for 2 MPs on the Isle of Wight. From...