A large amount of cancer charity bags and a Beryl e-Scooter have been dumped in a stream in Binstead over the weekend. The haul of charity bags belonging to Cancer Care Trust has been chucked in the brook just off...

A serving prisoner attempted to cause maximum disruption by climbing onto the roof of HMP Isle of Wight over the weekend.  The unnamed prisoner somehow gained access to the roof of the Category B prison in Newport - thought to...

Veterans, military VIPs and volunteers gathered in Ryde on Friday (17th February) to mark the official opening of The Veteran Hotel - including 3 Chelsea Pensioners from the Royal Hospital in London.  The new 13-room hotel and bar - formerly...

Councillor Daryll Pitcher is to remain in office at the Isle of Wight Council despite being recently found guilty of 2 counts of historic rape. Pitcher, councillor for Wootton Bridge, was found guilty of 2 counts of historic child rape...

Wiggle Tots, a new activity class for young children aged 0-4, is launching in Ryde at the start of March. It is hoped that classes will encourage socialisation among children and their parents using a variety of activities and props....

Staff and residents at Vecta House care home in Newport had a brilliant time celebrating London Fashion Week and reminiscing about their favourite fashions over the years. From the Swinging Sixties, typified by Mary Quant, Ossie Clark and Barbara Hulanicki’s...

Wight Tri had a strong contingent at the 1st of the Ryde Harrier Cross Country events, the Ryde Harriers Cross Country Club Championships, on 22nd January. Rob Johnson ran strongly to finish in a superb 2nd position overall in 44:26,...

A 38-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of a firearm offence last week have both been released from custody whilst investigations continue. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police stopped the man whilst driving through...

South Western Railway will finally operate a 2 trains per hour service on the Island Line from April - but no fixed date has been given as to when Ryde Pier Head will open once again. The railway line between...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership's Careers Hub is appealing to businesses and organisations across the region to offer work experience to school staff, including teachers, so that they can develop their knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and career...