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,...

A large Police presence - including numerous armed officers -  descended on Lake earlier this morning (Tuesday) following reports of a man with weapons on a residential street. Police were first called at 08:13 to a report of an incident...

The Diocese of Portsmouth has referred the Isle of Wight Council to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) over the process it followed when selecting which schools it might close. Lawyers wrote to the council’s legal team on Friday...

A sign warning motorists of crossing peacocks has been erected outside an Isle of Wight pub. Hare and Hounds - located on Downend Road - took to their Facebook page over the weekend to show off the new sign which...

Staff and residents at Orchard House embraced the joy and creativity of Spirit Week, a celebration filled with themed activities and events designed to spread happiness and community spirit. From wearing green for luck on Monday to rainbow-colored outfits on...

Emily Brothers - who stood in the 2024 General Election as a prospective candidate for the Isle of Wight East - has been confirmed as the Labour Party’s candidate in the forthcoming Lake North by-election. Brothers - born in Liverpool...