Do you need to visit the pharmacy over the festive period? If so here are the opening times for the facility in your local area... Those who need to use the services listed below are advised to contact the pharmacy...

Red Funnel has confirmed it will run an amended vehicle ferry timetable on Saturday (23rd) and again on Wednesday (27th December).  The changes stem from Red Falcon being unable to return into service due to ongoing engine repair works, alongside...

A 56-year-old woman who allegedly stole cash from a property in Wootton yesterday (Thursday) has been arrested. Officers were called at 10:27 on Thursday to a report of a theft from an address in Glebe Gardens in Wootton. It was...

A teenager has been arrested after more than £700 worth of damage was caused to a Christmas Tree in Ryde in the early hours of Thursday morning. As previously reported by Island Echo, the tree in Minghella Square was defaced...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

Services on Hovertravel have been cancelled this evening (Thursday). The cross-Solent travel operator has been forced to suspend its service due to a technical issue. Purchased tickets are being accepted on Wightlink's FastCat service. The next update is expected at...

North Wight Neighbourhoods Policing Team are keen to identify him after they received a report of a shoplifting incident in Waitrose, East Cowes. The incident happened at approximately 14:30 on 8th December, and it’s reported that a man entered the...

Inglefield Care Home in Totland was treated to a special festive surprise recently, as pupils from Totland Primary School warmly serenaded the residents with carols. The heartwarming performance brought smiles and joy to residents and staff alike and created a...

Ryde-based charity Aspire is once again busy supporting the local community in the run-up to Christmas. Their ‘Food and Fun’ project, supported by the Isle of Wight Council through the Holiday, Activities and Food Programme, will see around 360 meals...

Local business Faz's Diecast has donated over 1,000 Hot Wheels cars to children's charities and hospitals across the United Kingdom. Based on Dodnor Lane in Newport, the business has donated its entire wall of toy cars, encouraging its customers to...