sland Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 25th April 2021 Martin Woodward, Bembridge "Many of us have to suffer the...

Youths have been blamed for yet more vandalism at Shanklin Football Club, with the names of 2 local lads passed to the Police. The club, located off Green Lane, has been experiencing criminal damage in recent months with teenagers breaking...

The number of online casinos has raised dramatically over recent years, with fresh sites launching on a daily basis. Often powered by dozens of software providers, they offer a tremendous number of games to suit all tastes and gambling styles....

After nearly 32 years of service to the local community, Isle of Wight fire officer Julian Fountaine is retiring from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Julian began his career as a retained firefighter at Station 6...

The Ocean Hotel in Sandown, which has become an eyesore in the seaside town in recent years, has been sold. Phoenix Commercial Property Development Limited has taken on the historic property having purchased it from the joint liquidators of the...

A school teacher who was found slumped at the wheel of a car he had pushed down the road has been handed 10 penalty points on his licence. Joseph Charles Cooper, 34, of Dorset Gardens in Brighton, was 3x the...

The public vote for the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2021 has officially opened and Red Funnel is encouraging Island visitors and local residents to head online and vote. The awards recognise the Isle of Wight’s diverse and wonderful...

The biggest money summer transfer gossip has to be around 20-year-old Erling Haaland, who has a badly kept secret release clause of 70m Euros that will kick in next season. Many of the big clubs are after him and the...

There was plenty to do in Brading this Easter thanks to activities for all ages organised by Brading Residents’ Association. ‘Seek and Find’ was a challenge set by Brading Residents’ Association giving residents of Brading and surrounding areas an opportunity...

A number of vaccination appointments are currently available for residents who are eligible at the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport, including those who are 45 years and over. Take-up of the vaccine has been exceptionally strong; 5 out of 6...