A class 484 on the first day paying customers were allowed to use the service back in November 2021 Promises of a 30-minute timetable on the Island Line look further than away ever, some 3.5 years after the current fleet...

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat Group has welcomed the decision by the Council's Cabinet to accept an amendment to a draft planning strategy policy. The change would provide greater equality for Islanders and parish, town and community councils when making...

Residents of Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home enjoyed a day of joy and connection during a special visit to The Island Riding Centre, organised by Embracing Age. During this delightful outing, residents had the chance to interact closely with horses, engaging...

Isle of Wight Scouts, the largest voluntary sector provider of activities for young people on the Isle of Wight, is seeking volunteers who can assist with managing the organisation’s finances.   The roles available are: County Treasurer – a member of...

Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCat between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May. The gates will also accept electronic through-tickets for customers combining cross-Solent travel with rail journeys, as...

Island MP Bob Seely has urged the Government to consider Isle of Wight shipbuilders when it replaces its fleet of border patrol vessels from March 2026. Mr Seely says he wants to see the contract for British vessels awarded to...

Posters questioning whether funds raised during Walk The Wight 2024 will be distributed solely on the Isle of Wight have appeared on gates and fences across the Island today (Tuesday). Due to take place on Sunday 12th May, last year's...

A fatal house fire which claimed the life of a man in his 90s started as a result of fabric coming into contact with an electric heater, the fire service has confirmed. Emergency services – including fire appliances from Shanklin,...

A fire in the kitchen at a pub in Rookley resulted in a call-out for numerous Island fire crews this morning (Tuesday). Crews from Newport, Ryde, Ventnor and Shanklin respectively were called to The Chequers Inn on Niton Road at...

Pavers in Newport has announced that it is going to close for good later this month. The shock news was announced to the 8 employees of the popular shoe shop last week. Island Echo understands that the shop's lease on...