The Isle of Wight has been shortlisted as finalist in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, which could see the much-loved holiday destination crowned victorious for the third year in a row. The Isle of Wight is in the running...

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has submitted a planning application to build a new 2,000sqft multifunction facility - complete with a rooftop viewing terrace - overlooking a new bear enclosure. The focus of the application is to provide a new habitat for...

Schoolchildren on the Isle of Wight have been dressing up as their favourite book characters in celebration of World Book Day today (Thursday). Readers of Island Echo have engaged in the literary festivities by sharing photos of their children dressing...

Isle of Wight residents of Yarborough House in Sandown have revealed the 'disgusting' conditions in which they are forced to live in. Island Echo readers living at the Fort Mews property have come forward to reveal the unliveable state of...

Glorious sunshine shone down on Yarmouth as hundreds of schoolchildren took part in the town's annual Pancake Day races this morning (Tuesday). Students from Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School, local businesses and even a 'gurt mallishag' were...