Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A total of 13 young people who take on caring responsibilities for family members set sail with Wightlink across the Solent from Lymington for a day trip to the Isle of Wight. They went on to visit the Needles Landmark ...

Isle of Wight care providers have been urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their services against key risks that threaten their operations. The local care industry is facing increasing challenges, with rising demand and evolving risks putting pressure on ...

Developers behind the proposed West Acre Park in Ryde have told Island Echo they remain committed to progressing the scheme 'with minimal delay', following a preliminary Court of Appeal ruling that found the Isle of Wight Council acted unlawfully in ...

The Red Funnel Group has posted an accumulated loss of £195.9million and faces the threat of being unable to meet its financial obligations unless a major investment, refinancing deal, or sale is secured by September. The stark warning is contained ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has purchased the former Ashey Station building - currently a private home - as part of a £1.5million restoration project, which could ultimately see the reinstatement of a passing loop, sidings and an authentic ...

Sandown Carnival’s Easter Fireworks Eggstravaganza is to light up the bay this weekend (Saturday 19th April). From around 20:30, a whole host of fireworks will be launched from the end of the pier. Spectators are advised to arrive in time ...

Islanders have been urged to demand an end to sewage pollution at a ‘Paddle Out Protest’ at Appley Beach in May. As part of a national day of action to put pressure on the government, water companies and regulators, Surfers ...

Planners have revealed why they turned down a major planning application for 27 houses near Freshwater. County Hall refused Colwell Bay View Ltd’s outline application for housing with a vehicle access on agricultural land off Freshwater’s Colwell Road on 7 ...

Members of Cowes Men’s Shed have been given vital information about a potentially lifesaving health check during a visit from NHS screening staff. Technicians Karen and Sally from the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme, based at Southampton General Hospital, ...