Bridges have been repaired, footpaths surfaced and stairs replaced as part of a £38,500 grant-funded scheme to improve the Isle of Wight's public footpaths and bridleways. Much of the funding for the projects carried out by the Isle of Wight...

Over 1 in 10 Isle of Wight adults have seen their marriage end in divorce, a new study has revealed. New statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 10.76% of over 16s have divorced from their husband...

Repairs to fix HMS Prince of Wales - which broke down off the coast of Ventnor back in August 2022 - could cost £20million. The £3billion aircraft carrier was due to be undertaking training with the US Navy and Royal...

A community appeal has resulted in temporary homes for 2 Ukrainian families on the Island, but more accommodation is still urgently needed. The appeal, launched by Community Action Isle of Wight at the end of 2022, sought to find vacant...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home in Newport enjoyed festivities as part of St Patrick's Day last week. As the day went on, the residents were treated to Irish music and dancing performances. They were delighted by the sounds of...

The 4 people arrested on suspicion of causing wounding with intent after a stabbing in Freshwater on Saturday morning have been bailed until June. As previously reported by Island Echo at around 06:00 on Saturday morning police and ambulance crews...

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is set to become the 2nd region in the UK to benefit from England’s largest youth-centred wellbeing programme. #BeeWell, which has been running in Greater Manchester since 2021, will be delivered across all 4...

The Star Coffee & Ale House on High Street in Ryde has made the quarter finals of the British Institute of Innkeepers Licensee of the Year Award for 2023. What was once known as The Star Inn, the pub on...

The Shaping Newport Place Plan, commissioned in 2017 by Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, Newport Business Association and Isle of Wight Council, is relaunching its Place Plan survey after 5 years of continued growth and activity for the town. Islanders...

Islanders will have better access to tests and treatment thanks to a new £10million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport. The new centre will significantly expand diagnostic capacity on the Island meaning faster access and earlier...