The congregation at Shanklin United Reformed Church have been enjoying a 'healthy half-hour'. The sessions - run by local personal trainer Ellen Robinson who runs Fun Fitness, take place at 10:30 every Wednesday, before 'The Well' begins as usual at...

Local energy charity The Footprint Trust has been awarded a generous grant for 1,000 thermometers to support Isle of Wight residents in monitoring and managing the heating of their homes more efficiently. This vital funding will help empower locals to...

Saturday 25th January saw the Isle of Wight Caledonian Society celebrating Burns Night at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. 266 years since Robert Burns was born and celebrations such as these are still bring held all across the world....

A group of Christians named Creation Matters, from churches across the Island, recently organised a visit by environmentalist, theologian, activist and author, Ruth Valerio, to speak at The Bay Church of England Primary and Secondary Schools. Ruth visited the schools...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - Tuesday 25th February 2025 "I appreciate this letter is written during a time...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (28th February 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11963 £100.00 13545 £100.00 18072 £100.00 10260 £100.00 15269 £100.00 15819 £100.00 3740 £100.00 18263 £100.00 14149 £100.00 15359 £100.00 17943

Isle of Wight real ale enthusiasts have voted the Newport Ale House as their favourite Isle of Wight pub, and Earl’s RDA from Island Brewery as its top beer for 2024. The Isle of Wight has an active CAMRA branch...

One person has been injured after a roof collapsed on a building site in East Cowes this afternoon (Thursday). Resources from all 3 emergency services were first seen rushing into the North Wight town simultaneously at around 15:00, heading straight...

A road traffic collision, which has seen a vehicle crash into an electricity pole on the main Newport to Yarmouth road, is causing significant disruption this lunchtime (Thursday).  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were first called to the scene...

The Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition, hosted by Wight Nature Fund, was enjoyed by around 150 spectators in the Island sunshine last weekend. It comes after the original organisers cancelled the event just a few weeks beforehand. Held at Park...