A health chief has warned Islanders to be cautious as COVID infections start to rise once again. In the last week, patients coming to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport with COVID - or testing positive while at the hospital -...

‘Unique' tourism accommodation is planned for the edge of Newport, but once again Island Roads are opposing the planning application because it would encourage private car use. Four Lakes Country Park on Staplers Road wants to become a highly sought-after...

The number of Islanders waiting more than a year for elective surgery on the Island has fallen by more than 1,000. It comes after elective surgeries were halted as a result of the COVID pandemic and a significant backlog built....

Equality and diversity on the Island were highlighted last week by the Isle of Wight Council, leading to a passionate and heartfelt speech from a senior councillor. At the cabinet meeting last Thursday, which saw the approval of the authority’s...

A patient at St Mary's Hospital has been stuck in the confines of the hospital for a staggering 109 days as shortages and pressures in the Island’s care sector have made it impossible to leave. Branded as a significant challenge...

A Freshwater Bay care home has closed its doors and could be turned back into houses. Carole and Nigel Brooke, owners of the Ancona Residential Care Home located at The Square, are retiring and, after multiple unsuccessful attempts to sell...

A controversial plan from the Isle of Wight Council to charge grieving families watching a funeral online is going ahead — breaking a promise given to councillors. As previously reported by Island Echo, the hike in fees for cremations and...

Restrictions at St Mary's Hospital finally look set to be eased as the pandemic wanes, with details expected to be revealed within a matter of days. Speaking at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust board meeting yesterday (Thursday), Juliet Pearce,...

Plans to add glamping to a Calbourne farm’s offering have been unveiled. In a bid to diversify the income for a farm that previously housed an outdoor education facility, treehouses are proposed at New Barn Farm on Sun Hill, Calbourne...

The Royal Ocean Racing Club in Cowes is looking to increase its offering with a major extension at its hub overlooking the Solent. Plans would see an extension demolished, an increased external terrace and new accommodation added, with new club...