Isle of Wight tourism businesses have been recognised for their excellence at the south’s tourism Oscars - The Beautiful South Awards. Working with Tourism South East, the annual awards recognise the very top in the tourism industry, working with experts...

With just 2 days until the country goes to the polls, Island Echo has all the information you need to know ahead of Thursday's General Election. 6 candidates are in the running to become the Island's next MP, all with...

5th December Open Stableford: 1st Roger Scott 39, 2nd Dorian Cobb 38. 7th December Monthly Stableford Division 1: 1st Ashley Curzon 42, 2nd Richard Pardey 39, 3rd Keith Taylor 38, 4th Andy Steel 38 Division 2: 1st Stef Brochocki 37,...

Black Lace Doctor & The Medics, Jive Bunny and Black Lace have been added to the Jack up the Summer line-up for 2020. Organisers of the fun-filled retro festival, which returns in its usual slot on the second weekend in...

8 Isle of Wight businesses are up for gongs at the South’s tourism Oscars. Tonight sees the gala ceremony for the Beautiful South Awards, which recognise tourism businesses across the South East of England of the highest standard. Last year,...

A technical issue with Wightlink's flagship vessel, Victoria of Wight, has resulted in the cancellation of a number of sailings on the Fishbourne-Portsmouth route this afternoon (Tuesday). The 13,00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00 sailings from Portsmouth Gunwharf have all been...

2 Solent University students have spent a night on the streets of Newport in an effort to raise awareness of the struggles the homeless face sleeping rough in winter. Jade Light, 29, and Debbie Oakes, 30, are studying social work...

John Featherstone - Ryde Rascals Div 2 League leaders Ryde A took on Ryde Royals in Division 1 of the Isle of Wight Table Tennis League last week, with the match of the night being between Scott Lawson and 17-year-old...

The Island's very own soap opera celebrates its centenary episode just before Christmas. 'Penny for your Thoughts' (PFYT) is broadcast on Vectis Radio each Friday after the news at 6. Fans can also catch up by listening to the podcasts...

Aspire Ryde's new High Street community facility - the Aspire Ryde Community Hub (ARCH) -  has been officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon. Aspire Ryde, based in Dover Street, expanded earlier this year into a smaller retail unit...