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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 – 2nd February 2024 "Dear Sir, "I read with interest your article regarding the coroner...

The campaign for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores, supported by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, has seen its second success following Aldi's launch of a 'Best of British' section for click-and-collect shoppers. In August 2023, Mr...

Planet Aware, a local voluntary Community Action Group, were thrilled by the attendance at their recent presentation and demonstration around plastic pellet pollution. This was in partnership with environmental consultant and pollution response organisation Oracle Environmental Experts (OEE). The aims...

A 145-year-old steam locomotive has arrived at the Havenstreet base of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway from Penrhyn Castle Museum in Bangor, Wales. The locomotive Haydock has been gifted to the railway by the National Trust which is refocusing...

Sophie's injured leg. The Woodford family from Newport has started a GoFundMe page in a bid to raise vital funds to allow their 7-year-old daughter, Sophie, to undergo complicated corrective surgery on her leg. On 20th October, whilst running around...

New drone footage has revealed just how close one of Britain's most scenic drives - Military Road - is to the cliff edge. Fears have been raised that the Isle of Wight's iconic coastal route may have to be re-routed...

Island Roads has launched its annual customer survey, urging customers to give feedback on the services delivered by the company. The short survey invites residents to give feedback on the range of highway services delivered by Island Roads such as...

The Isle of Wight College will be participating in National Apprenticeship Week next week (5th-11th February) - a week-long celebration dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships and the exceptional opportunities they provide learners, employers and Island economy and...

Ryde Chorus will be bringing a little bit of 19th-century Viennese society to the Island in April. The group shall be performing Joseph Haydn’s Missa Brevis No 7 in B flat, Mozart’s Missa Brevis in D (K194), and Mass in...

The Solent’s maritime industry has received a vital Government cash injection to develop green technologies, endorsing the region’s commitment to a more sustainable future.  Maritime UK Solent (MUK Solent) has welcomed the announcement that 12 out of 33 UK-wide projects...