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Island Roads has launched its 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme and is looking for four hardworking, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working outside and thrive in team environments. The Island Roads 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to introduce young people from the...

A fire that ripped through a materials store in East Cowes last Friday has been confirmed as a suspected arson attack with detectives now appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.  The blaze, as reported by Island Echo, was started deliberately...

The organisers of the three day Rhythmtree World Music Festival are pleased to announce that the legendary drummer Ginger Baker has just agreed to join the main stage line-up in July. He will be performing with his newly formed quartet,...

An 'ice cream' for dogs? It will never catch on - was the feeling of some members of the BBC's Dragons Den. But Deborah Meaden had other ideas, and so too did Gary Hall who runs a Cowes-based ice-cream shop, which...

A historic World War II Lancaster Bomber made a rare appearance over the skies of Cowes today (Monday) when it made three fly-pasts over the seaside town. Hundreds turned out to watch the four great Rolls-Royce Merlin engines roar above the Solent shortly after...

Residents and tourists alike have been soaking up the sun this weekend as the Island enjoys a blast of sunshine for the bank holiday. As the temperature rises, many have headed to the beaches, with Appley Beach in Ryde looking particularly busy...

With ten fields of wonderment filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings, Bestival’s spectacular 10th birthday bash this September 5th-8th will have something for just about everyone. And if you’re hankering for the freshest music on site then...

Detectives are today investigating a burglary in Binstead after a handbag was stolen from a home whilst the owner was outside gardening. The incident occurred at an address in Church Road, Binstead on Tuesday between the hours of midday and...

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2013 LIVE RESULTS Counting has just begun to find the result of the local elections in which Island residents took to the polls yesterday (Thursday).  Join Island Echo on Twitter, through Facebook or join us right here for...

The emergency department of St Mary's Hospital can now make use of a new hand-held ultra sound probe, thanks to a £4293 donation by the hospital's Friends. "We are very grateful for this additional equipment," said the department's consultant, Dr...