Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre (SVYCC) is celebrating after being presented with the prestigious Green Flag Award for maintaining locations around Shanklin. The award was presented to the group by the Islands Lord Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, and High Sheriff,...

Major progress is being made to create a new NHS Trust to deliver more joined-up and consistent community, mental health and learning disability care across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from April 2024. Community, mental health and learning disability...

A new ‘Hedgehog Friendly Fencing’ campaign has been launched in a bid to make garden fencing with ready-made ‘Hedgehog Highways’ available as the industry standard, and Islanders are being asked to help. Habitat fragmentation is one of the main issues...

The Orchard House Care Home family came together to create an unforgettable celebration for Ann and Ralph Bevan, marking their 65th wedding anniversary. With hearts full of joy and admiration, the management and staff of Orchard House Care Home honored...

The Isle of Wight has declared an urgent need for ocean recovery, recognising its importance in the fight against climate change. Earlier this week, the Isle of Wight Council became the latest local authority to pass the ‘Motion for the...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is warning residents about the dangers of lithium batteries following a rise in serious and fatal incidents across the country. Lithium batteries can be found in cars, bikes, scooters, laptops,...

A major milestone in the restoration of a century-old Daimler CK bus has been reached at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum in Ryde. The engine of the rare vehicle, DL 5084, was recently started and run for the first...

A male has been pulled from the water after coming into trouble on his boat in Fishbourne. Island Echo understands the boat overturned, with the male left clinging to the upturned hull yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Victoria of Wight spotted the...

Sandown Town Councillor Emily Brothers has urged the Isle of Wight Council to revisit funding cuts to domestic abuse services, just over a week after WightDASH, a charity that served the Island for some 32 years, announced they would close...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Brading this afternoon (Friday) where a pedestrian has been left injured in the road. The incident occurred on New Road near the junction with The Mall at around...