One of Polish Speedway’s most innovative challenges is coming to the Isle of Wight in a UK first when the 'NICE Challenge' arrives on 11th July. The event, which uses uniform 2-valve 500 cc Jawa lay-down engines fitted into the...

Dean Sharman has gone from working as a construction worker in London to fulfilling his ambition to become a doctor and is now telling his story to inspire the next generation. Dr Sharman is a Foundation Year 2 doctor at...

Australia’s weird and wonderfully hirsute, black-clad choristers 'Spooky Men's Chorale' are set for another biennial blast round Britain, which includes a performance at next month's Rhythmtree Festival on the Isle of Wight. Following triumphant UK tours between 2006 and 2017,...

Police have arrested an Isle of Wight man on suspicion of rape following an incident in broad daylight in Ventnor yesterday (Tuesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, officers sealed off an area of the graveyard at St Catherine's Church...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has announced that it is expanding its services to include group work, in an attempt to tackle the increasing demand for its one-to-one counselling service. The move comes following over 1,000 young people reaching...

A graveyard in the middle of Ventnor has been cordoned off by Police tonight (Tuesday) as they investigate an alleged serious sexual assault in the town. Officers have established a scene at St Catherine’s Church as investigations into the incident,...

Blue Seas Protection, who are currently in a row with the Isle of Wight Council over a boat dumped on Ryde Beach, have been reminded of the legal requirements surrounding charity registration and the importance of being open with the...

The Isle of Wight is to stage the world’s first ‘dementia friendly’ rock festival when Million Dollar Bash marks a special anniversary in August. The Bash is the latest event from All Wight Now, the Island-based group dedicated to celebrating...

Matt Allsopp and Kev Chant headed to Goodwood on Tuesday 11th June for the E12 race. Both riders went into a first lap break that unfortunately would not be successful. 2 laps later Allsopp would bridge to another breakaway attempt...

Children’s services on the Isle of Wight have been praised for being at the cutting edge nationally in the development of early help and family hubs. A delegation from the Isle of Wight Council and Barnardo’s were invited to Westminster...