A young Island girl has shaved all of her hair and donated it to charity, raising almost £2,000 in the process. As first reported by Island Echo, 10-year-old Summer Kingston from East Cowes had her hair shaved in front of...

Keep the kids occupied for free this Summer and sign them up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, taking place across all Island libraries.  The challenge is now underway and runs until Saturday 9th September, and asks youngsters aged between...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) has highlighted the crucial role of Nutrient Neutrality schemes in protecting the region’s waterways from yet more pollution. Debbie Tann, Chief Executive of HIWWT, was speaking after reports emerged that the Government...

The excitement was palpable in a crowded Shanklin Theatre as we eagerly awaited TheatreTrain’s latest show: Grease... The stage itself indicated the effort which has gone into this production, with its upstage steps and platform, bright ‘Rydell High’ sign lit...

Residents of Old Charlton House Residential Home in Cowes were in chocolate heaven last week (Friday) as they celebrated World Chocolate Day. The day began with residents dipping strawberries in chocolate to set and eat after their lunch. They found...

Police on the Isle of Wight have issued a Community Protection Warning Notice on the owners of yet another derelict building in Sandown. The building, located at the junction of Fitzroy Street and Station Avenue, has been used as a...

A 40-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man who were both arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent at an address in Ventnor back in April have been released without charge. As previously reported by Island Echo Officers...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to a medical emergency involving a cyclist in Binstead this afternoon (Tuesday), which has led to 2 roads being cordoned off. Police and Ambulance crews - including an Operational...

The owners of Shanklin Chine have defended their decision to go card only and decline payments of cash. When it was announced on their Facebook page Thursday last week (6th July), the decision was met with considerable backlash - with...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will be implementing the Operation Soteria Bluestone National Operating Model, a transformational change program tackling rape and serious sexual offences across the region. It comes after the Home Secretary has announced that all 43...