Calbourne's The Sun Inn is looking for a new publican following its sudden closure earlier this month. Located on Sun Hill in the village, the pub was well-known for its home-cooked food and local beverages. Island Echo understands that Stonegate...

The Wight Brainy Bunch are returning to Ryde Fire Station on Saturday (30th November) for their 7th Christmas Market event. Once again, between 10:00 - 16:30, Ryde Fire Station will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with a wonderful...

Masterpieces by such great artists as Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Manet, Monet, Vermeer and Rembrandt will be on show at a forthcoming exhibition at Carisbrooke Priory. If original, the collection would be worth many hundreds of millions of...

Head on down to St Catherine's Church on Saturday 14th December for the 2024 St Catherine's School Christmas Market.  Don't miss out on meeting the special guests, including Spiderman, Elsa, and the beloved Grinch, who will be greeting visitors in...

Storeroom 2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed now has a potentially lifesaving addition: a new community defibrillator, made available for public use in case of emergencies. Installed this week, the defibrillator is located just outside the Shed’s main entrance, making it accessible...

Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Ryde has been highly commended at this year’s Great British Care Awards for the South East region. Held on Friday 15th November, the awards honour some of the most incredible people and teams working...

The Classic Boat Museum are looking to appoint 4 new trustees as they look to continue to move the East Cowes-based museum forward. With a collection of nearly 100 boats, maritime artefacts and an extensive library and archives that occupy...

Nettlecombe Farm has been awarded the Gold Award in the Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards, managed by Visit Isle of Wight. This recognition celebrates the business's outstanding commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and support for the Island’s journey towards...

Over the last 2 weekends the Isle of Wight Girls League held its biggest football tournament event yet, which Newport Girls FC hosted at their new ground at Niton Football Club. Teams from Newport, Brading, Cowes, Ventnor, Ryde Saints, Sandown...

The Isle of Wight Hockey Club's men's teams were in fine goal scoring last weekend. The Mens 2XI began another Saturday filled with hockey with an early push back away to Southampton Uni 5XI. The Island took the lead in...