The Isle of Wight has been placed 3rd in a list of the most 'heart-safe' authorities in England by defibshop in its annual Cardiac Coverage Report. Locally, there are 34.59 defibrillators for every 10,000 inhabitants - an 82% increase over the...

Nearly 500 tonnes of salt was spread on the network in 32 runs by Island Roads gritter drivers during the official 2023/24 winter maintenance season. The figures confirm it has been a milder winter season compared to the previous year...

An unusual job for Goodall roofing The well-known and trusted Isle of Wight family-run business K.D & L.K Goodall Roofing is now celebrating its 40th Year of trading. Established by Kevin Goodall and now run by his son Luke -...

Jane Wilson has won the Thomas Cup in blustery conditions at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Sunday (7th April). 14 ladies took to a slightly shortened course to vie for this much-coveted trophy. Jane Wilson emerged victorious with 30...

Crew members from Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSILB) will be busy in The Bay - but not on the water – working to repair further damage to their onshore facilities. Adverse weather has once again damaged the boathouse door....

In the 4th and final edition of Isle of Wight buses, for now at least, Island Echo examines the early years of Southern Vectis up until the outbreak of war. Southern Vectis - an amalgamation of Southern Railway and the...

Isle of Wight woman Lin Spearpoint - then 38 - dug up the most complete skeleton of the Polacanthus Foxii dinosaur ever found, near Brighstone on 6th April 1994. The name Polacanthus derives from the Ancient Greek poly 'many' and...

Adgestone Vineyard and their Arson Fire brand - based in Brading - have come on board as sponsors of The Gentlemen’s Motor Racing Team. Philippa and Russ from the vineyard have kindly helped fund a new rally helmet for Kevin...

Ryde to Portsmouth Swimming Lane Cross-Solent travel - without the need of expensive and unreliable ferries - has just become easier thanks to the launching of swimming lanes this month (April). We are all used to cycle paths on Isle...

Martin McDonough (Newport) Osborne Coburg are now certain of playing Isle of Wight Division 1 football next season after victory against Newport Reserves at Victoria Rec on Saturday (30th March). The Port fielded a strong side, including 1st team captain...