Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 10th October 2022 "I am very concerned that Island Road has closed off...

A new round of grant funding will support community-based schemes and activities that help to promote mental well-being and prevent mental ill health on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council announced a further £50,000 will be made available through...

Sandown Bay’s science, nature and carnival arts pile-up, Hullabaloo, is returning to Sandown this weekend - all for free. Hullabaloo’s Talk Tent will host a quick-fire programme of talks and films to expand our brains here in the Isle of...

After a dedicated 23 years of serving the people of Newport and Ryde on a weekly basis, the Island Farmers' Market has ceased trading - but has made 1 last charitable donation. The Island Farmers' Market was set up to...

Holy Cross Church in Binstead will host a concert by the City Concort of Voices Choir on Saturday (15th October). Directed by Tim Crosley and entitled 'A tribute in music to our beloved Queen', the choir is making a return...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice on how to stay safe in your home with the '5Cs'. Below is a list of safety tips that the service believes will help keep you and your...

Two Saints, a charity behind plans to create a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) for homeless people on Avenue Road in Sandown, have said they are to proceed as planned despite concerns of local residents.  As first reported by Island...

Isle of Wight-based beauty and makeup artist, Shelby Kerr, has been shortlisted in this year's Brow Awards for ‘brow lamination’ after her work caught the attention of the judging panel. Currently based at Bembridge's GLAM UP - hair & beauty...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the grounds of a nunnery in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday) in response to a medical incident.  The helicopter has touched down at St Cecilia’s Abbey near Appley. It’s understood...

Marks & Spencer in Newport unveiled its brand-new look for customers last week. The store re-opened its doors to local customers on 3rd October with Store Manager David Hancock cutting the ribbon alongside the company's much-loved mascot, Percy Pig. The...