As the evening sun shone through the large stained glass windows of St. Saviours on the Cliff Church, Shanklin on Friday the 9th August, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir, entertained a large audience with their Summer Serenade. With a variety...

It’s been a favourite for generations, and now an iconic Isle of Wight landmark could soon be joining the ranks of Blackpool Tower and Saltburn Cliff Tramway if successful in a national vote. The famous Ventnor Paddling Pool is a...

Reports of multiple people in the water calling for help in Sandown Bay have led to the tasking of Bembridge RNLI this afternoon (Monday). Island Echo understands 3 people and their dog were all aboard a kayak when it capsized...

A hard-hitting new film by Mountbatten highlights a drop in NHS funding and sends a stark message about its potential impact on the vital work we do at our hospices (Southampton and Newport, Isle of Wight) and in homes across...

A crash on the outskirts of Carisbrooke is blocking Middle Road this lunchtime. Emergency service personnel including Police, Paramedics and 2x fire engines from Newport and Ryde were first called to the scene on Middle Road at around 12:30. It...

A stairlift has been installed at Newport's Apollo Theatre, to help performers with a disability get to and from the stage. Throughout those years the Apollo Players have devoted themselves to improving the facilities throughout the theatre – in particular...

UKSA, the world-renowned maritime youth charity, has launched a new research programme with Cambridge University. It achieves its impact through over 7,000 children visiting with their schools or groups to experience life-enhancing programmes; and through over 3,000 young adults undertaking...

A trio of Isle of Wight bands will be aiming to raise the roof and some cash for 2 good causes at a gig at Strings later this month. Goodbye Stereo, Boca and The Spammy Oatis will be hitting the...

Talented triathletes Jan Fletcher and Liz Dunlop took on the Big Cow Calfman Standard Distance Triathlon, which was held at Emberton Country Park, Milton Keynes last weekend (4th August). This was also the final Team GB qualification race for the...

Age UK Isle of Wight has announced an upcoming move to St Thomas House in St Thomas' Square, as part of a shift towards a more community-focused approach. The charity has undertaken a significant review of its current office building...