Thousands of protesters will take to coasts and rivers across the UK this Saturday (18th May) to protest against the state of the nation’s waterways, with 1 such protest taking place in Gurnard. The protests have been coordinated by Surfers...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (17th May 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3141 £100.00 14705 £100.00 9653 £100.00 17558 £100.00 15464 £100.00 6189 £100.00 16040 £100.00 3612 £100.00 808 £100.00 11928 £100.00 12898

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...

A total of 4 initiatives that use innovation to improve patient care have been nominated for a national award by the Island’s MP, Bob Seely. The projects, developed by NHS staff on the Island, have been put forward by Mr...

A new fund targeted at 11 to 25-year-olds living on the Isle of Wight aims to support young people to grow the skills they need as they move out of education and into employment.   The ‘Young Island Lives’ fund from...

Yarmouth has been named as the 19th most expensive seaside towns to move to, according to a new study. To unearth where in the UK people might want to start looking for a home by the coast, property experts at...

Sandown & Shanklin RFC Vets clinched the Hampshire Vets Cup in style at the weekend, overpowering Petersfield RFC Vets 22 - 80 in a thrilling match. Centre Luke Chandler stole the show with a remarkable display, crossing the try line...

Plans for a new play park in Godshill have been reignited thanks to a significant but anonymous donation, with work on the state-of-the-art playground set to get underway soon, Island Echo understands.  Despite successfully getting planning permission from the Isle...

Police have been responding to reports of anti-social behaviour involving electric motorbikes in the Puckpool area, and they need help identifying this person. These vehicles have been ridden dangerously and without due care or attention near Puckpool Park and Appley...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has been scrambled to Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday) due to an ongoing medical emergency in the town centre. Flying doctors were tasked at around 14:20, making the trip from their Thruxton...