Five decorative toilets that appeared at prominent Island locations earlier this week were placed there to highlight a major campaign raising awareness about bowel cancer, it can be revealed. The ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ campaign seeks to make Islanders...

Sunsail will return as the Official Charter Sailing Partner for Cowes Week 2025, continuing its long-standing involvement with the world-renowned sailing regatta. The global yacht charter company has renewed its partnership for another year and will once again play a...

Freshwater Parish Council has expressed thanks to Trant Engineering Ltd for their generous donation in support of the proposed Freshwater Skatepark and Pump Track. This vital contribution represents a meaningful step forward in bringing the long-anticipated facility to life, offering...

A total of 33 teams - several of whom made the early morning Solent crossing - took part in one of Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club’s biggest annual competitions last weekend (Saturday 17th May). The event included the much-loved 9th...

A nearly 200-year-old Isle of Wight church could get an upgrade and a more welcoming entrance, significantly improving accessibility, comfort and energy efficiency. Reverend Stephen Daughtery has put forward plans to County Hall for alterations to the existing entrance porch,...

Poundland look set to close their High Street store in Cowes later this year, Island Echo understands. It is understood that staff were told of the news earlier this week, with the store set to close for the final time at...

A swan was rescued from the banks of an Isle of Wight river earlier this week after becoming entangled in a discarded fishing hook and line. The incident on the River Medina was first highlighted via a local Facebook group,...

Wight Tri’s Helen Scholes delivered a heroic performance at the Nottingham National Water Sports Centre last weekend (Saturday 18th May), securing automatic qualification for the 2026 European Sprint Triathlon Championships. Competing in a sprint triathlon qualifier, Scholes completed a 750m...

A 2-car crash is causing delays on the main road into East Cowes this afternoon (Wednesday). Emergency service personnel were first called to the scene on Whippingham Road near the junction with Beatrice Avenue at around 15:50 following reports of...

A field of 50 riders took to the Isle of Wight roads last weekend (Sunday 18th May) for the Wightlink IOW Classic - Round 2 of the South League Series and a key Regional A race on the calendar. Held...