A much-revitalised Cowes Business Association teamed up with LinkedIn Local to create a memorable night of networking this week, hosted by the association's member Sir Max Aitken Museum. Over 100 business people from across the Island, Portsmouth, Southampton and London...

The Talented Athlete Programme sponsored discount scheme is now open for budding Island sporting stars. The Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit is now accepting applications for the 2020 scheme, aimed at helping gifted sportspeople reach their full potential and...

Christ the King College has renovated its playground thanks to a volunteering programme between home improvement retailer, Wickes, and social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY). A first for Wickes and VIY, 60 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 completed...

Parkdean Resorts, which has 4 parks on the Isle of Wight, has scooped the acclaimed title of Best UK Family Holiday Company (large) at this year’s British Travel Awards (BTAs). The announcement was made on Wednesday this week (27th November)...

Irresponsible and dangerous drink and drug drivers are to be targeted in a month-long campaign against the destruction and distress caused by collisions involving those under the influence. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police's Joint Operations Unit are...

Police are in attendance at a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Ryde after a car left the road and came to a stop in a ditch earlier on tonight (Friday). The incident has occurred on Carters Road between...

13 people have been made redundant at Liz Earle on the Isle of Wight as a result of a review of the brand's performance and organisation, it has been confirmed. As exclusively reported by Island Echo last month, up to...

Bargain hunters can snap up ferry fares discounted by up to 50% in Wightlink’s latest Black Friday promotion. All Wightlink tickets for foot passengers for the rest of the year will qualify for 50% off if booked online between Friday...

31 Wight Tri members, including several new members, took on the Carisbrooke Duathlon last weekend - the 2nd event in the Wight Tri Winter Duathlon calendar, sponsored by Cut Laser Cut. Starting at the castle, the run took the competitors...

Wet weather didn't deter strong crowds from turning out for the switch-on of Newport's Christmas lights last Saturday, which was preceded by a festive carnival and a 'Day of Christmas'. Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council held their ‘Day of Christmas’...