The former Lloyds Bank branch in Shanklin has recently been purchased by Southampton-based Purpose Property Group.  As previously reporter by Island Echo, it was first announced back in March that the national banking giant was to close a total of...

Cross-Solent travel operator Wightlink has apologised to customers travelling on its vehicle ferry service this Christmas weekend after they saw their bookings changed unexpectedly earlier this week. The decision comes as a result of winter maintenance work being carried out...

Gritting lorries will once again be seen across the Island this evening (Tuesday) as they look to treat the roads and keep the Island moving safely. Trucks from Island Roads will leave the depot at 19:00 to treat precautionary routes...

Solent NHS Trust’s School Age Immunisation (SAI) service has welcomed new immunisation support workers to help parents complete the online, e-consent process as to whether their child receives their immunisations at school or not. The new support workers – Kate,...

Emergency services are currently responding to a road traffic collision on the main road between Carisbrooke and Shorwell this morning (Tuesday). The incident occurred at around 08:55 along Bowcombe Road just past Bowcombe Farm Lane. It is believed that 2...

Gaining over 17,000 social media followers in less than 4 months a new informal support network, Menopause Isle of Wight shows no sign of stopping in its mission to support and help menopausal women by encouraging them to share their...

The driver of a Honda Civic that ploughed into a pensioner’s house in Blackwater some 3 months ago is still being sought by Police. As first reported by Island Echo, it was early on 10th September at around 06:00 that...

Construction vehicles will travel via Yarmouth Road and Wilmingham Lane Planning permission has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council to create a large solar power farm, known as Barnfield, off Wilmingham Lane near Thorley. As previously reported by...

An East Cowes resident is fundraising to help buy those who are most vulnerable in the town a Christmas dinner for themselves and their family.  Jane Allchorn, who helps run a community group from the Parkside Pavillion on Vectis Road...

A major piece of Beryl rider research has unearthed a number of interesting new trends on the Isle of Wight, including greater integration with wider transport networks and a decline in private vehicle use.  The findings of the Beryl Annual...