Isle of Wight MP Richard Quigley has welcomed the Labour Government’s announcement to extend free school meals to all children in households receiving Universal Credit, calling it an 'important moment' in the fight against child poverty. The move is set...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th June 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17530 £100.00 8487 £100.00 7609 £100.00 3598 £100.00 8582 £100.00 16923 £100.00 13183 £100.00 12071 £100.00 18090 £100.00 13210 £100.00 3762

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 the...

Benji and Balu, the 13-year-old bear brothers, are now settling into their new home at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown after being rescued from captivity in Azerbaijan. The brothers arrived on the Island for the first time yesterday morning...

A fitness and dance group for women over 50 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with 52 active members and a guest ballet teacher set to lead a special class this weekend. Spring Chicks Keep Fit & Dance was launched a...

The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, having supported around 300 young Islanders into training, education, and employment, particularly in the Island’s proud marine and maritime industries. Since its inception, it has awarded...

A group of Wightlink Cycle Race Team members travelled to the New Forest on Sunday (1st June) for Round 4 of the Southern XC Series at Crow Farm, returning with impressive results across multiple age categories. 6-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy competed...

More than 1,200 local older people with memory problems will be receiving help and support thanks to a grant from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons to the Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) charity. The £60,000 grant will establish...

A 14-year-old and 15-year-old who were arrested following a serious assault and burglary in Sandown last week have been released on bail whilst investigations into the incident continue. As first reported by Island Echo, it was at around 02:30 on...

Richard Quigley MP marked 6 months since the opening of his constituency office by welcoming a wide range of Island stakeholders for a special event last week (Friday 30th May). The gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on progress and...