Ryde Heritage Action Zone has thrown some light on the town’s quirkiest gallery as part of the ongoing project to revitalise the High Street. Funding from Ryde HAZ has paid for lighting in the town’s smallest but most perfectly formed...

Local marching band Medina Marching Band has been invited to take part in London Band Week 2023 this Summer. The news was announced on New Year’s Day and will see a performance at the London Tattoo at London's Excel Centre,...

East Cowes Surgery is celebrating the news that another of its nursing staff has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). Chris Wheeler was presented with his award by...

The residents of Blackwater Mill Care Home were well and truly spoiled this Christmas. After a Facebook appeal for cards for residents with few or no family, the Isle of Wight community came up trumps and donated many wonderful cards...

Popular village pub The Griffin has closed its doors and will remain closed until Spring 2023 allowing for a change of publican and complete renovation.  The news broke on the pub’s Facebook Page this afternoon (Tuesday), although Island Echo has...

The body of a man was found at an address in Newport this morning (Tuesday), with the matter now being referred to the Police's Professional Standards Department. Officers were called to a residential property on Staplers Road, opposite the former...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards has already begun its search for new beach lifeguards to get paid to do the Island’s best summer job.  RBLG Lifeguards operate on the Island's most popular beaches, Ryde and Sandown. Successful applicants will obtain comprehensive training,...

Strong winds on the Solent have forced the cancellation of 6 Red Jet crossings this afternoon (Tuesday). The 15:35, 16:45 and 17:55 from Southampton and the 16:10, 17:20 and 18:30 from Cowes have been cancelled due to strong winds in...

Wishing you all a very happy new year – after perusing the upcoming shows, I think 2023 will be a fantastic year for Island theatre!  January is traditionally a quieter month on the amateur theatre scene, but several groups are...

Island nut grower, Mike King – also known as the Nutty Farmer - received national recognition taking 2nd and 3rd places in the cobnut class at the National Fruit Show at the Kent County Showground late last year. Although the...