Since opening its doors 6 months ago, staff working in the new Outpatient and Community Diagnostic Centre at St Mary’s Hospital have delivered almost 55,000 appointments and tests to support improved diagnostic care for Islanders - that's 420 patients a...

The Isle of Wight Postal Museum opened its doors to the public over the Bank Holiday weekend, with a special preview event held exclusively for members of the Isle of Wight Women’s Institute on Friday (23rd May). The private opening...

Ryde Town Council has announced £20,000 of brand new funding along with a brand new strategic partnership for the Ryde Information and Support Service (RISS). RISS is going from strength to strength with the increased funding ensuring the service will...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 20th May 2025 "On the issue of struggling tourism, I don’t believe it’s...

Local people and visitors wishing to travel around the Isle of Wight’s spectacular coastline can enjoy an exciting new Breezer bus service to Seaview this Summer.  Southern Vectis has now introduced its brand new Sea Breezer service - between Ryde,...

The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) welcomed over 300 children from 11 Island primary schools to the County Showground last Tuesday (20th May) for a hands-on Education Day ahead of this year’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show. ...

Wight Coaches is celebrating continued success after being crowned Growth Business of the Year at the 2025 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards earlier this month. The accolade recognised a year of major progress for the travel company,...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has launched a new fundraising lottery offering players the chance to win up to £25,000 while supporting the care of over 100 donkeys, ponies and a mule. The lottery costs just £1 per ticket...

New Carnival has launched its boldest creative venture yet with the debut of ‘Trash to Trend’ - a sell-out sustainable fashion show that transformed waste into wearable art at Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall. More than 60 young people aged 12 to...

Family fun is on offer at a pair of Isle of Wight museums during next week’s half-term.  On Tuesday 27th May and Thursday 29th May (10:00-13:00) visitors to the Museum of Island History will be able create their own bracelet...