With the Summer Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in Bembridge so residents and local businesses as well as holidaymakers, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. The upgrade...

British boxing legend Nigel Benn and his undefeated champion son Connor are currently on the Isle of Wight training ahead of Connor's grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr. 2 weight world champion Nigel and his son Connor were spotted on...

Ryde Esplanade will once again play host to what has this year become a Bank Holiday highlight, as Ticket to Ryde makes a welcome return to Eastern Gardens. Organised by Jack Up Events for the whole Island community to enjoy,...

British comedy magician Pete Firman is coming to the Quay Arts Centre in October. Firman, one of the UK's most popular magicians, is back on the road for another tour and will be at the venue in Newport on Saturday...

This autumn South West Advocacy Network, (SWAN) is providing free self-advocacy training sessions. The Be Heard programme is designed to help people stand up for their rights and resolve issues that they are facing by teaching them how to advocate...

Esplanade has announced the return of its charity gala, which is promised to be bigger and better than ever before. Last held in 2019 a total of £67,470 has so far been donated to local charities from 4 events, with...

People of all ages got creative with weaving, sketching, and soap and wire sculptures at Independent Art’s Public Engagement Day last Saturday (13th August), marking the start of the arts-for-wellbeing charity’s exciting new Creative Biosphere exhibition, which runs until the...

As the Island's primary and secondary school children get ready to go back to school this Autumn, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families in the South East to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year on...

Brownies from the 10th Newport Unit were certainly on top of the world recently when its members undertook tree climbing. Following instructions from the team at Goodleaf Tree Climbing which is based in Ryde all the Brownies enjoyed their exploits...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 13th August 2022 "Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges facing society....