Police have launched an investigation after a dog killed 2 cats in a garden in Sandown last night (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 22:54 on 30th July with reports that a dog had attacked 2...

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications for the 2025 round of its small grants programme, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the Island, with a total of £150,000 available. Grants of £15,000 to £50,000 are available for...

Local performing arts group Get On Stage is inviting children across the Isle of Wight to take part in a Summer packed full of theatre activities, following the success of their recent production, Alice The Musical. The group has announced...

The Wightlink Warriors were unable to match a dominant Cradley Heathens side on Tuesday evening (29th July), going down 33-57 in the first leg of the Vince Mapley Trophy at Smallbrook Stadium. Despite dodging the wet weather and attracting a...

Rowers from Newport, Shanklin Sandown and Ryde Rowing Clubs delivered strong performances across the BTC Southampton and Woolston Regattas last weekend, securing multiple victories and podium finishes in a highly competitive double-header event. Newport Rowing Club delivered a strong performance...

A pair of students from a Newport-based dance school are celebrating after being selected to join prestigious national ballet programmes. Diwata Vu and Lillie Amer, both pupils at The Starlight Academy, were chosen following a highly competitive application process. 15-year-old...

Ryde Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Captain’s Day with 44 players taking part in a 9-hole Texas Scramble competition in teams of 4. Marg Kirby (IWLGA Captain) hosted the event which included a lunch for all the...

The Shanklin and Sandown Ladies’ Club Championship took place over 2 days on 21st and 22nd July, with Bev Whorwood dominating the competition to secure multiple titles. At the conclusion of the second day, Whorwood was crowned Ladies’ Club Champion...

A man arrested after an armed police incident in Ryde earlier this year has been released with no further action. As previously reported by Island Echo, Armed response officers were deployed to Field View, off Bettesworth Road in Haylands, after...

The owners of Hewitt’s Restaurant in Newport are organising a charity eating competition next month that will see 10 contestants go head-to-head for numerous charitable causes. The event, taking place in the restaurant’s garden on Sunday 10th August, will challenge...