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Sainsbury's in Newport will close its in-store café shortly as the supermarket giant looks to make massive cuts, in direct response to Labour's forthcoming Budget. The chain is set to fork out an additional £140million as a result of Budget...

Wightlink has embarked on a major programme of investment in maintenance at its car ferry port in Gunwharf Road to improve its services for customers. It includes replacing fenders at the berth and resurfacing the upper deck car lanes, access...

A man who suffered serious injuries in a road traffic collision, which was declared a major incident, has spoken about how Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance helped save his life when they rushed him to a hospital in...

Bembridge's The Elms is to be de-registered as a nursing home it has been confirmed.  Hartford Care - who oversee the running of the establishment of Swains Road  - has told Island Echo that The Elms will provide residential, dementia,...

Partying too hard on New Year's Eve landed an 18-year-old in court charged with being drunk and disorderly. Dougal Gwilliam, of Meadowside in Newport, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on 17th January where he pleaded guilty to...

Red Funnel, owners of the Hythe ferry, say they are committed to reinstating the historic route across Southampton Water - but need to find £250,000 for a new pontoon. It was in September 2023 that Isle of Wight ferry operator...

With cases of flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19 and other childhood illnesses rising, parents and carers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to download the Healthier Together app. This winter we have seen an extra...

GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Isle of Wight, is opening its doors at its Falcon Yard facility in East Cowes to allow members of the public, who are interested in apprenticeships, aircraft fitting and composite opportunities, the...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 20th January 2025 "As a taxpayer with no emotional links to the schools...

Carol Court, founder of the Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, is set to receive national recognition on the BBC One Show this Thursday (January 23rd). This inspiring feature will showcase Carol’s tireless work to transform lives...