Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire celebrated a double win at the prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards 2025 held at the indigo at the O2 in London. The charity’s powerful film, Without Mountbatten, was awarded a Bronze Judges’ Award...

Southern Vectis is giving youngsters a chance to go green and take their mums on the bus for free this Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March). The Island bus operator will provide complimentary travel for mothers travelling on Sunday 30th March...

A first-of-its kind dementia hub on the Isle of Wight is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award. Alzheimer Cafe Isle of Wight was named winner of the Dementia Care category, at this year’s Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Now...

Nearly 60 community-minded volunteers from across Sandown Bay grabbed their litter picks and rolled up their sleeves as part of the first-ever Great Bay Wide Litter Pick last weekend (Saturday 22nd March) The event was led by Ben Holbrook of...

A 100m cordon has been erected following the discovery of a suspected piece of historic ordnance in a Ventnor garden earlier today (Wednesday). Police were called at 11:05 this morning (Wednesday) following the discovery of what is believed to be...

A duo of bands, celebrating anniversaries in 2025, are playing a concert in aid of Corf Scout Campsite at Newport Minster this weekend (Saturday 29th March).   Wight Diamonds, who celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2025 will be joined by...

Joe Robertson MP has urged the Government to prioritise funding and support for the East Wight following the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) report, which identifies the constituency as the second most left behind in England. The report is intended...

Police have launched an investigation after several West Wight beach huts were vandalised. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were first alerted to the spate of vandalism at around 10:00. Island Echo understands as many as 4 beach huts -...

A man, who was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident at a holiday park in Shanklin on Sunday evening (23rd March), has been bailed until June. Police were...

Members of Vectis Services Lodge and other Island Freemason Lodges who have served in the services, took part in the RBLI Great Tommy Sleep Out last weekend to raise money for homeless veterans. The members made a day of it,...