Aspire Ryde has announced the return of its free ‘Summer Food & Fun’ sessions this August, offering activity days for children entitled to free school meals across Ryde, Lake and Shanklin. Running throughout the summer holidays, the sessions aim to...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s annual Real Ale Train will be running up and down the heritage line tomorrow (Saturday).   There are 3 real ale bars at Wootton, Havenstreet and Ashey stations open from 16:00, with steam trains running...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (18th July 2025) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 18170

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the need to tackle the Isle of Wight’s ferry challenges during an exchange with Richard Quigley MP in Westminster, Island Echo can reveal. Island Echo was alerted to the development thanks to a nudge...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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...

Isle of Wight musician Amy Jolliffe is using money she was awarded through a Trust to record her next single. Amy won funding from the Mike Howley Trust, which welcomes young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to...

The Wight Strollers are set to bring another day of family fun to Rookley Village Hall and Sports Field on Sunday 27th July, with their second Summer Fun Day, following the success of their inaugural event in 2023. Well-known for...

Catholics on the Isle of Wight have come together to mark the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year by walking in pilgrimage to Quarr Abbey, sharing prayers and reflections on the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope'. The Jubilee Year, designated every 25...

Freshwater Parish Council has announced the official opening of the brand new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground. To celebrate the occasion, children from Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School were invited to test out the exciting new...

The Sea Gels Shanty Band brought music and cheer to Shanklin, Godshill and Ryde on Sunday as they toured the Isle of Wight in a vintage open-top bus to raise funds for the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum....