Three men have been charged in connection with a break-in at the OYO Marina Hotel on Culver Parade, Sandown. Police were called at around 03:20 yesterday (Wednesday 22nd January) with reports that the bar area of the hotel had been...

Bembridge's The Elms is to be de-registered as a nursing home it has been confirmed.  Hartford Care - who oversee the running of the establishment of Swains Road  - has told Island Echo that The Elms will provide residential, dementia,...

With cases of flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19 and other childhood illnesses rising, parents and carers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to download the Healthier Together app. This winter we have seen an extra...

Aspire's Community Pantry will be heading to the seaside town of Shanklin on a weekly basis from next week (Monday 27th January). People are invited to Shanklin United Reformed Church between 10:30 and 12:00 where, once registered, they are entitled...

With temperatures set to plummet this evening (Wednesday) gritters will be out and about on the Island's road network. Island Roads and their fleet of gritters will be out and about on the local network from 00:00. Motorists are advised...

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 January 2025 "As a taxpayer with no emotional links to the schools...

Carol Court, founder of the Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, is set to receive national recognition on the BBC One Show this Thursday (January 23rd). This inspiring feature will showcase Carol’s tireless work to transform lives...

Island farmers and land managers are encouraged to attend the Isle of Wight Farming Conference 2025, taking place on Thursday 27th February, at East Afton Farmhouse. With the theme ‘Striking the Right Balance,’ this inaugural conference promises to deliver insights...

The Bay CE School's Year 7 football teams are celebrating an outstanding achievement after securing victory in both the island schools’ outdoor league and the indoor 5-a-side tournament. The boys capped off a remarkable unbeaten season in the outdoor league...

A much-desired, private pregnancy scanning service has been launched right here on the Isle of Wight. For too long, Island residents seeking private pregnancy scans have faced the inconvenience and expense of travelling to the mainland. Now, this service is...