Independent Arts has been chosen to take part in the well-known Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year, which enables donations to the Island-based charity to be matched - making twice the impact. The online campaign, which lasts just 1...

A verbal altercation in the West Wight led to the arrest of 3 people in Northwood near Cowes earlier this week. Police were called at around 19:20 on Monday to reports that a verbal altercation was taking place on Mill...

Islander Kelly Read secured victory in the British Showjumping 1.05m National Amateur Final at the annual British Showjumping National Amateur and Veteran Championships held at Aintree Equestrian Centre last week. 12 of the 43 starters made their way into the...

One of the biggest Trading Standards prosecutions ever brought by the Isle of Wight Council will be featured on national TV next week. Earlier this year, the authority was successful in bringing a case against Simon Regan, the director of...

St Mary's Hospital has issued reassurance that general surgery continues for both planned and emergency care, despite recently cancelling operations amid a recruitment struggle. An Island Echo reader got in touch to express concern about having their operation cancelled on...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th November 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10643 £100.00 7636 £100.00 4058 £100.00 11545 £100.00 13886 £100.00 15464 £100.00 15483 £100.00 15015 £100.00 9139 £100.00 17814 £100.00 16007

It looks likely that the axe will fall on a number of Isle of Wight schools next year as the Council's education lead confirms the local authority is pushing ahead with plans to reduce surplus places, with closures expected by...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

553 knives were surrendered by the public across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of a recent national police operation to tackle knife crime. Operation Sceptre ran between 13th-19th November, giving Islanders and those further afield the opportunity...

Island 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 – 22nd November 2023 Dear Editor, Last week my wife and I were on...