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Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 13th June 2023 "There are some concerns relating to access for individuals and...

A relentless pursuit of criminals, exceptional local policing and putting victims first – this is how policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be delivered under changes announced by Chief Constable Scott Chilton. Since he took up the...

The 1st scheduled train chugged its way from Cowes to Newport on this day some 161 years ago. On 14th June 1862, a Precursor locomotive - hauling 3 laurel and bunting bedecked carriages - made the 1st ever scheduled railway...

Following the launch of the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme by the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team in July 2021, a 2nd successful year has produced a series of 22 funded projects covering over 2,680...

An Island-based funeral director has closed its Ryde branch as they look to centralise local operations. Hamilton & Marshall Funeral Directors, located on High Street in Ryde, closed its doors last month. It has now been confirmed to Island Echo...

An Isle of Wight farm is looking to become more eco-friendly by purifying its wastewater and creating a wetland. Owner of The Garlic Farm, in Newchurch, Colin Boswell, is looking to create a fully-lined, multi-species, soil-based wetland on one of...

A transformation of St Mary's Hospital's emergency floor team has been completed resulting in zero nursing vacancies, less reliance on agency staff, an increase in positive feedback and a decrease in complaints. The team recruited 5 agile trainee advanced clinical...

Concerns are still being raised about an increase in teenage anti-social behaviour in the West Wight. Police have, however, sought to reassure residents issues are being tackled as a local priority with officer patrols and actively targeting youths who are...

National chain supermarket Waitrose has recalled its own-brand Extra Large ready-to-eat King Prawns because some of the packs may contain raw prawns. The recall was issued on Monday evening as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the Food Standard...

Sussex cider maker, Ascension Cider, has partnered with Newport-based drinks wholesaler, Eurovines, to bring their award-winning ciders to the Isle of Wight. Unlike usual ciders, Ascension is made from eating apples, which have been rejected by the supermarkets for being...