Lake residents celebrated recent fundraising recitals by pianist Tom Nuckley with a cheque presentation from Lake Methodist Church's Edna Morris to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Coxswain Mark Birch. The presentation also included the award of a £2,000 grant, through...

New research has identified the oldest and youngest areas of the UK, with the Isle of Wight home to the sixth-highest population of people over the age of 85. The study, conducted by life insurance experts Insurance Hero, analysed local...

Orchard House Care Home recently hosted a delightful cheese and wine afternoon, which was met with enthusiasm and joy by the residents. The event featured a selection of fine cheeses and wines, providing a sophisticated and enjoyable experience for all...

Lengthy delays are being experienced by customers using Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Friday), with some ferries set to depart 3 hours later than advertised. As previously reported by Island Echo, a technical issue on board Red Falcon...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has revealed its new Business Pledge, developed in collaboration with the charity’s key partner businesses. Signed by 14 leading companies, corporate members and partners from across the South region, this initiative underscores the...

The 16th Cowes Classics Week, which took place earlier this month (7th-12th July), was widely praised as the best event so far. Future dates have just been confirmed as 2nd – 6th June 2025 and provisionally 13th-17th July 2026, to...

Teenage sailor Nestor Montagu is to sail around the Island this weekend (28th/29th July) in a Laser dinghy.  The journey, a whole 55 nautical miles, will see Nestor set off from Bembridge Sailing Club before heading anti-clockwise around the Island...

A talented team of young Islanders are bringing a brand new production of Pinocchio to Ventnor Fringe this weekend. Follow Pinocchio’s adventures in his pursuit to become who he really wants to be. But forget Walt Disney’s cartoon version –...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls following the publication of the National Police Chief's Council's VAWG National Policing Statement. Violence against women and girls is a national emergency that...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...