2 Bembridge businesses have been awarded plaques and certificates because of their efforts to reduce use of single use plastic. Plastic Free Communities is a Surfers Against Sewage Project, designed to raise awareness and help tackle plastic pollution. Businesses can...

Prospective Year 11 students, adults wanting to re-skill or up-skill, and those simply interested in learning more about the Isle of Wight College are welcome at the college's forthcoming Open Day on Saturday (1st February). This is a perfect opportunity...

Joe Robertson MP has spoken from the despatch box of the House of Commons for the first time. Speaking in his Shadow role for Culture, Media and Sport, which includes charities, Joe spoke on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition –...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received a report of a farm machinery fraud which saw victims turn up to a legitimate farm on the Isle of Wight to buy machinery, only to discover they had been scammed. The...

Sandown Carnival have announced a re-scheduled date for their spectacular seafront fireworks display, which was postponed on New Year’s Day because of bad weather. The event will take place on Easter Saturday (19th April) at 20:30, re-named the Easter Fireworks...

34-yer-old Jamie Hindson is making a monthly donations challenge for the year across the island. This will either make a difference to people’s well-being, mental health, life changing/experience either through charities, organisations, respite and day/night care services and hoping a...

The semi-finals of the popular Island Echo Handicapped Singles was held at Smallbrook on Friday (24th January).  34 players competed in what was a long night of action, with the semi-finals finishing at 23:30 after 234 games had been played....

Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed an unforgettable Burns Night celebration, filled with the sounds, tastes, and traditions of Scotland. The highlight of the day was a visit from Craig Eccleston-Tod - a traditional Scottish bagpiper - who performed...

Division 2 leaders High Park have gone 11 points clear of East Cowes Sports at the top of Division 2 by beating Newport Reserves at Seaclose on Saturday (25th January). Newport began the game with just 9 players, although a...

In the 2nd in our series of Isle of Wight Sporting Legends, Island Echo examines the life of rugby star Sam Perry. Professor Sam Perry was a truly remarkable man: an eminent scientist, England rugby international and 3 times escapee...