A charity supporting the Isle of Wight’s most disadvantaged community can stock up on a week’s supply without reaching into its own pockets, thanks to a generous donation. The Utilita Energy Hub in Newport High Street held an Easter Raffle...

Liz Earle store in Ryde A spectacular show garden will be flying the flag for the Isle of Wight at BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC Birmingham next month (15th-18th June). Designed by Platinum Award-winning garden and landscape designer,...

A 30-year-old man from Bembridge has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a traffic stop in Wootton earlier today (Tuesday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary stopped a blue Peugeot 307 on Kite Hill at around...

Sandown's derelict Kings House is among the local land and property that is up for sale in the upcoming Clive Emson auction. Kings House was last in use as a restaurant/public house, though for some years the building has lain...

Students in Year 7 at Cowes Enterprise College, have been busy exploring the local maritime industry and cultural heritage of Cowes, as well as making a positive impact on the environment with a beach clean-up initiative. As part of the...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club unveiled their brand new McClelland Golf Studio earlier this week. The state-of-the-art golf simulator that will allow members to play some of the world’s top golf courses, and give Club Professional, Peter Hammond, the opportunity...

About 40% of incidents reported to the RSPCA concern wildlife and last year the charity received calls about more than 100,000 wild animals in need - including 288 on the Isle of Wight. The RSPCA Garden at the 2023 Chelsea...

Revive Newport’s Youth Café and Detached Youth Work is 1 of 10 community projects celebrating this week thanks to support from the housing association Sovereign and The National Lottery Community Fund’s #iwill Fund. The group received a grant of £10,000...

Ian 'Knocka' Dore on the mixing decks Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 23rd May 2023 "As a member...

The Isle of Wight College is inviting all 1980s staff and students to a nostalgic reunion, promising an afternoon filled with reminiscence, laughter and a chance to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. Mark your calendars for 23rd June, as...