Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Residents from 2 Newport-based care home celebrated Valentine's Day last week (14th February). Love was in the air at Orchard House Care Home as residents celebrated Valentine’s Day with a mix of fun, creativity, and live entertainment. The day began ...

Ryde Town Council has presented Patricia Maclean with a Freedom of Ryde award for her lifelong contribution to local sport. Pat (née Hird) has been awarded the Freedom in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to sport as both a tennis ...

Glazing the Island has entered liquidation with debts of more than £285,000, it has been confirmed. Island Echo has heard from dozens of readers over the past few months about the trading status of Glazing the Island Ltd., but the ...

4 South Coast hospices are joining forces with over 100 others from across the UK, as part of a Hospice UK-led campaign to encourage you to leave a gift in your Will. Mountbatten Hampshire, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Oakhaven Hospice ...

The delivery of the Isle of Wight’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and families on the Isle of Wight is changing. As of next Monday (24th February), the Isle of Wight Children’s Services will have its own Multi-Agency Safeguarding ...

The Isle of Wight Local Constituency Labour Party recognises the funding challenges that the Isle of Wight Council faces in setting its budget, but highlights the Labour Government's commitment to supporting the Island through significant additional funding for key infrastructure, ...

A holiday park near Apse Heath could have 17 new lodges built as part of a phased transformation into an ‘upmarket and exclusive tourism attraction’. Mike Haslin submitted a planning application to the council to replace 17 touring pitches at ...

A vital Life After Stroke support service axed in budget cuts by the Isle of Wight Council 2 years ago is being revived, thanks to a new funding agreement between NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and the Stroke Association. ...

For many, the luxury market and everything associated with it might seem out of reach—almost like an aristocratic indulgence. The experts at MDMAISON shared insights on what these elements are and how you can incorporate them into your interior to bring a ...

A serving prisoner at HMP Isle of Wight appeared in court via video link restrained by riot gear-clad prison officers last Friday (7th February). Robert O'Keefe, 37, of Parkhurst prison, pleaded guilty to a single charge of assault occasioning actual ...