Families, schools and community groups across the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s biggest citizen science project to date, as part of the national 30 Days Wild campaign...

Just for You Holiday Homes, an Isle of Wight-based independent holiday agency, has been awarded a Shortzy Award for Sustainability. Founded in 2017 by Justine, who returned to her beloved Isle of Wight after a successful career in London’s investment...

2 elite parachute display teams will be dropping in - literally - to dazzle the crowds at this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month. Back by popular demand -  and making it a hat trick -...

A plethora of Land Rovers will descend on the Isle of Wight next weekend for the annual Kent to IOW Charity Land Rover Run, with this year’s event supporting local children’s charity Daisy Chains. The fundraising event, now in its...

A date for the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election has been announced following the recent resignation of Councillor Rodney Downer. If it is contested the election will take place on 10th July. The by-election was triggered following the resignation of...

A diver who was rescued in a major multi-agency operation off the coast of Bembridge last month has spoken to Island Echo of her gratitude to those who saved her - and her determination to dive again. It was on...

William Boote, a former RAF serviceman and long-time Isle of Wight resident, has been celebrating his 100th birthday. Originally from Doncaster, William - who now calls St Vincent's in Ryde his home – says reaching 100 is something he never...

Nine Acres Community Primary School has announced the appointment of Rosie McDonald as its new Headteacher. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process undertaken by the Governing Body, with the support and guidance of the Local Authority. Miss McDonald was...

Staff and residents at Vecta House care home in Newport are celebrating after their Regional Directors, Jayne Holloway and Maria Stefea, stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2025. Representing Barchester’s South...

The popular Ability Dogs 4 Young People Gala Weekend has been rescheduled due to this weekend's weather forecast. The new Gala Weekend event will now take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025, instead of this coming weekend....