Speedway fans are in for a feast of track racing over the next week as the Wightlink Warriors stage 2 meetings packed full of exciting racers. Tomorrow (Tuesday), Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde host the Wight Pairs Championship when 6 duos...

South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed its services during industrial action by the ASLEF union and strike action by the RMT union in July. Between Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th July, a nationwide ban on overtime by members of the...

The Wessex Football League has announced the formation of an exciting new partnership with Velocity Sports. Velocity Sports are a leading Hampshire-based company in the sports pitch sector specialising in the design, construction, installation and maintenance of quality artificial sports...

Enjoy an evening with a difference in Ryde’s beautifully restored Grade II Listed Royal Victoria Arcade, where all funds generated will go directly towards keeping the town’s Museum open. The fascinating ancient Arcade cellar is the Museum’s home, and the...

A car crash on Ashey Road this evening (Friday) has seen emergency services called to the scene. The incident has occurred on the Eastbound carriageway towards Ryde between the junction with Brading Down Road and the turn-off for West Ashey...

Young people attending Ventnor Fringe on Sunday 23rd July will have the opportunity to share their vision for the Isle of Wight by designing their own T-shirt, which they’ll be able to take home with them after the event. The...

Red Funnel has announced multiple cancellations to sailings on 3 days next week as the Red Eagle vehicle ferry is temporarily removed from service. The change in timetable is in order to carry out essential repairs to Red Eagle's gangway....

Hinckley based Wightlink Warrior Arran Butcher retained the Island Masters track title for 2023 with a smash-and-grab raid to lift the crown, seeing off previously unbeaten Warrior teammate Chad Wirtzfeld in the Grand Final. As the heats unfolded it looked...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter comes following the announcement that the newly built ticket office at Ryde Esplanade is to close,...

This year Ventnor Town Council (VTC) has been facing an uphill battle against constant and reckless vandalism throughout the town. This not only impacts the services provided by Ventnor Town Council but eats into valuable resources, not only financially but...