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The Head of School at Christ the King College has announced she will be resigning at the end of the summer term 2020. During Mrs Ward's time as Head of School, there has been a significant improvement in standards; this...

MP Bob Seely is asking the Government to make a statement about the South Western Railway franchise – which includes Island Line - following concerns raised about the future of the franchise this week. Bob is keen to ensure that...

Towns across England will be able to compete in a new Town of the Year competition, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced today (Thursday), as he set out a new package of support to level up the country.  The new competition aims...

South Western Railway’s (SWR) future could be on the line following news of a £137million loss which could lead to them losing their franchise – which includes Island Line. SWR is currently in talks with the Government over its contract...

Monsoon in Newport is set to close its doors for the last time later this month - resulting in several job losses.  It has been announced today (Wednesday) that the Moonsoon & Accessorize clothing shop will cease trading on the...

UPDATED: Tyres of Wight saw an appeal this morning (Wednesday) and has stepped in to help with the removal of the 150 tyres that were dumped in a National Trust car park overnight. This morning the National Trust posted a...

Island Echo has received a desperate plea to reach out to all our readers to help find a new home (either foster or permanent) for Holly a medium-sized, spayed bitch. Since Christmas, the Friends of the Animals have been inundated...

WRS Systems along with Glanvilles Damant Legal Services have partnered to bring an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to St Cross Business Park to support with Emergency First Aid when needed within the Local Community. Both of the businesses involved were...

Weather forecasters are warning that colder weather is on the way and Southern Water experts are warning householders to make sure their homes and businesses are ready for a freeze. Burst pipes cause untold misery but there are a few...

Wessex Cancer Trust is calling on Islanders to spread some new year cheer and Wear It Bright on Friday, January 24th to raise money for the charity’s crisis appeal. The charity is hoping as many people as possible, from school...