Tops Day Nurseries, participated in the 1st ever World Daily Mile Day on 27th April 2023, by encouraging children to walk, run and jog for 15 minutes. The Daily Mile is a simple initiative that encourages children to be active...

An outstanding volunteer from Sight for Wight, the Island's oldest working charity, has been recognised by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort as part of the official Coronation celebrations, in conjunction with Royal Voluntary Service. Ruth Hollingshead volunteers...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely spoke in a House of Commons debate on water quality earlier this week, during which he spoke passionately about clean water. The debate, on Tuesday, saw Mr Seely speak about the ground-breaking work which...

Cowes Enterprise College took part in the launch of the LEGO Maritime Project recently. The event was hosted on board the Red Funnel ferry and was a unique opportunity for the students to engage with industry experts and explore the...

AgeUK Isle of Wight’s Hospital & Dementia Care Navigator Team Leader, Kim Williams, was invited to speak at the Government’s national Dementia Care Conference earlier this week. The conference brought together groups from across the UK who are leading the...

Zak Holbrook triumphed in the Island Echo Centenary Cup final last night (Wednesday) as some of the best young table tennis talent on the Isle of Wight put on a stunning display. As previously reported by Island Echo, 35 players – aged from...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed how its services will be affected by the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekends, which includes the Coronation of King Charles III.  Although Council services will operate as normal throughout the month of May, some...

Representatives from 9 organisations recently met to discuss how best to support Islanders with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The meeting, held on Friday 21st April, was hosted by local MP Bob Seely following calls from Island families asking...

Teacher strikes are going ahead as planned today (Thursday) - and are set to take place again on Tuesday (2nd May) - but Island teachers have come together to minimise disruption for students facing examinations. Many Island students will face...

Toymaster and The Sports Shop on Regent Street in Shanklin, which has traded in the town for some 65 years, is to close. It has been confirmed that the store - which sold a widely varied range of products including...