The Wildheart Trust travelled to London last week to meet with MPs and to deliver a petition to No. 10 signed by over 15,000 people, calling for the government to ban the breeding of exotic cats with domestic cats in...

Many people take a great deal of trouble securing their home and property, but all the while leave valuable garden items such as tools and bicycles in a shed that is either unlocked or not maintained. Garden crime is on...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter comes as the next phase of the Ryde Interchange scheme gets underway, as previously reported by...

Island-favourite Jay Miller's Circus will be back later this month, with fun for all the family planned all summer long.  Their trademark big top will be constructed in its usual spot at Wootton's Racecourse Roundabout, where it has stood for...

EVENT POSTPONED - Organisers have made the very difficult decision to postpone the Esplanade Volkswagen Owners Event due to the amber weather warning for heat issued for this Sunday. A spokesperson has said: "The safety and well-being of the VW...

Quarr Abbey Art Gallery has just unveiled Isle of Wight artist Andrew Dowden's Summer Exhibition - a collection of unique and distinctive, handmade, hand-carved ceramics and complementary textured wall art - is to be shown later this month.  The public...

Wootton Primary School has been commended for its commitment to promoting alternative modes of transport — winning it a Modeshift STARS Green Award. It is the first school on the Island to receive the national accolade in recognition of its excellence...

The Wightlink Warriors US Style Handicap speedway fixture planned for Thursday (14th July) at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde will have a slightly different format from previous seasons. As opposed to the usual 12 rider set-up for this style of event,...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Dementia Outreach Team has extended their community outreach service to provide a service 7-days-a-week. The service will be open from 08:00 to 18:00, for people on the Island who have been diagnosed with dementia....

With many of us heading off on holiday this summer, the first without COVID-19 restrictions here in the UK, Hampshire Constabulary has provided some tips on how to keep your home secure. There are many things that you can do...