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The rollout of the annual flu jab and COVID-19 booster vaccination has been pushed forward a month on the Isle of Wight. Vaccinations will now be available from Monday, September 11, after a new coronavirus variant has emerged and is...

A Shanklin man who was due to stand trial this week accused of historic child rape has seen his case delayed. Joe Collins, 36, of Avenue Road appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court before Judge Recorder Daniel Sawyer...

A Brading man who claimed he didn't know how cocaine got into his system, believing his drink was spiked, has been handed an interim driving ban after admitting crashing his Transit van. George Pipes, 32, of Quay Lane in Brading,...

In part 3 of Isle of Wight family surnames, Island Echo examines the final section of the alphabet from Scovell to Wheeler. Scovell Ray Scovell This surname is not particularly common, but there are certainly more Scovells on the Isle...

The company that owns Totland Pier and the 2 buildings at either end have revealed new plans to turn the former site of the Bay Café into 'hotel rooms'. Despite previously having plans for accommodation on the site at the...

Wightlink has announced that e-scooters and other small electric vehicles such as e-unicycles, e-skateboards and hoverboards will not be allowed on Wightlink’s ferries or at its ports and buildings from Monday 2nd October 2023. The news comes in the wake...

A Binstead man was rushing for the bus when he stepped out in front of an oncoming car, which caused serious injuries and led to his death in hospital 3 weeks later, an inquest has heard. 77-year-old David Thomas Cairns,...

A vintage and retro clothes and furniture shop in Ryde is to close after being told their landlord needs to sell. Located on Lind Street in the town centre, Rogues of Ryde has been operating for some 3 years but...

The Isle of Wight Council is set to take another step towards resuming control of its children's services next week. Senior Councillors will consider proposals to take back overall leadership and management of all children's services functions, including education, when...

A large solar farm in Wootton has been given the go-ahead to produce energy for thousands of homes, despite concerns over the impact it could have on neighbouring ancient woodland. The Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park can now be built...