Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The appointment of Emma Lloyd as Family Legal Executive marks an exciting development in Glanvilles Damant’s continued commitment to expanding family law services across the Isle of Wight. Emma has longstanding ties to the firm, her first job was a ...

Red Funnel has once again cancelled a number of sailings on its vehicle ferry service to and from the Isle of Wight, as engine troubles on board Red Eagle lead to a third day of significant disruption. It was on ...

Sainsbury’s in Newport will lose its in-store café within just a matter of days, the supermarket chain has confirmed. It was back in January that Island Echo reported on the news that Sainsbury's looked set to close its in-store café here ...

Frustration is mounting in Ventnor as Bath Road - 1 of only 2 routes to the seafront - remains closed after 18 months, with business owners and the community concerned they may be facing another Summer season with Bath Road ...

The rise of AI and smart technology is reshaping industries around the world, and local businesses on the Isle of Wight are no exception. From small cafés to boutique shops, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in enhancing customer ...

Overcoming a serious alcohol problem is a challenging journey that many individuals face. The effects of alcohol addiction can be devastating, affecting both the affected person and their loved ones.  Fortunately, there are effective treatment options and strategies that can ...

A powercut affecting 808 homes across 65 postcode areas on the northern boundary of Newport, including Forest Road, Parkhurst and St Cross Business Park tonight (Sunday). Power was lost at 23:21 and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is working to ...

Callum Steele, a drug driver from Shanklin who was caught on his phone whilst behind the wheel, has been banned from the roads for 2 years. 30-year-old Steele, of Victoria Avenue, admitted drug driving (THC) and using a mobile phone ...

The Bay Business Association (BBA) - a collective designed to bring businesses together and provide opportunities - is set to launch on 30th April with an event at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Founded by a group of passionate and forward-thinking ...

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of knocking out an elderly gentleman in his 80s, in what has been described by Police as a shocking and unprovoked attack. This afternoon (Sunday), Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary issued ...