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The Isle of Wight NHS Printing Service, which provides a full design and digital printing service on the Island, has celebrated its recent move to new premises with an official opening.  The printing service, which has been supporting the NHS...

Kingston Marine Boatyard in East Cowes has taken delivery of a new self-propelled boat mover, the first trailer of its kind in the UK from Italian brand BOAT LIFT.  The boat mover has a maximum lift capacity of 30 tonnes...

Asda has revealed the features local shoppers can look forward to seeing at the brand new Asda Newport store, which includes the popular clothing brand George - but sadly Asda Newport won't be 24 hours. The 45,000 sq ft supermarket,...

The scene at Seaford yesterday (Photo: Nick Fontana) The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have issued a safety reminder about the risks of cliff falls along the coast following a large scale incident in East Sussex last night (Wednesday). Newhaven...

Hampshire Constabulary's Chief constable, Olivia Pinkney, has said that the force will not be able to provide the same services that it does today if funding is not increased - a stark warning that comes as the Island's roads policing...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Solicitors, Churchers, has been named Hampshire Law Society’s top Law Firm of the Year for the second time in 2 years. The firm, which has 6 offices across the south including Ryde, won the Small...

A photo of the bike trailer stolen from Adgestone Police are investigating the theft of 2 trailers on the Isle of Wight; 1 during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) and 1 earlier this month. At around 02:45 this...

The Vectis Tavern in Cowes has stepped in to save the day in light of the recent bank closures in Cowes. As previously reported by Island Echo, both locals and visitors alike have voiced their anger at the demise of...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been awarded a 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third consecutive year. It honours tourist related businesses who consistently achieve great visitor reviews and adds to the prestigious Visit England Visitor Attraction...

Recently elected Island MP, Bob Seely, has delivered on his election promises by taking a delegation to meet Schools Minister, Lord John Nash, at the Department for Education in London today (Tuesday) to press the case for secondary education to...