The Island's only Body Shop store is to close within the next 6 weeks it has today (Leap Day) been confirmed. As previously reported by Island Echo FRP Advisory was appointed by owners Aurelius to oversee the administration process, which...

Sue with her 2 sons, Jayden (left) and Lucas (right) Mum-of-4 Sue Bulmer has thanked the generosity of those who donated funds towards her cancer treatment, which has allowed her more time with her family. In 2009, at just 35-years-old...

Mental health services for young people on the Island have received a huge boost thanks to a £200,000 Government grant to develop an Early Intervention Hub. The grant has been awarded to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, the Island’s...

A major Isle of Wight housing development could be given the green light next week to build 70 homes on a greenfield site. Plans to extend the recently constructed Burt Close scheme in Shalfleet have been with the Isle of...

Arthur Farley has his sights on under-21 world and European glory after making a welcome return to the water at the ILCA Senior European Championships. Farley missed most of last season after being diagnosed with chronic hairy cell leukaemia, a...

The Island was well represented at the National Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London last Friday (23rd February).   The annual service is organised by Scouts UK and Westminster Abbey to celebrate and thank volunteers involved...

Time is running out to have your say on new planning guidance to help reduce flood risk. Anyone interested in practical measures to mitigate flood risk can take part in the current consultation on new guidance to encourage developers, architects...

Latest plans put forward by mainland-based Domusea Developments for housing on land adjacent to Lily Grove, a property on Main Road in Brighstone, have once again been met with stern opposition. An initial plan to build 2 houses on the...

A total of 6 Red Jet sailings have been cancelled tomorrow morning (Wednesday). The 06:40, 07:50 and 09:00 from Cowes and the 06:05, 07:15 and 08:25 from Southampton have been cancelled. Crew availability is being blamed as the reason for...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is looking for volunteers on the Isle of Wight to make visits to check on the human rights and welfare of those held in custody at Newport. Independent Custody Visitors make unannounced visits to...