The Phoenix Choir will be performing in the recently renovated Newport Minster in aid of the Minster’s new community project for those living with dementia and their carers on Saturday 13th July. The Phoenix Choir will be singing from their...

A century by skipper Ben Woodhouse saw Ventnor return to winning ways after a run of poor form ways against Totton and Eling at Steephill on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Totton & Eling reached the...

As polling day fast approaches, Island Echo examines the latest betting odds and polling predictions in the new constituencies of Isle of Wight East and Isle of Wight West. As far as anything in politics is known, nationally Labour seems...

Wight Dolphins has welcomed its newest member, Mark Plimley, who recently completed his Ocean Diver course with the Island's British Sub Aqua Club.  Mark started diving 25 years ago and after a lengthy break, he attended a Try Dive session...

With pre-season starting on Thursday, ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Wight Eagles have confirmed that the Ladies' team have gained promotion to Hampshire Women’s Division 2 Football League. All new and old players are welcomen from the age of 16...

Thomas Luke, who won the keyboard category of BBC Young Musician in 2020, is set to perform with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra at Medina Theatre in Newport on Saturday (7th July). The young Isle of Wight pianist will...

Peter Gale, the publicist for Apollo Theatre in Newport, describes the backstage work for the theatre's latest production: Around the World in 80 Days. Peter says: "Open the door of the Apollo Theatre wardrobe department and you might think you’d...

After the success of the Sandown Hat Revival in 2023, Sandown Carnival is offering everyone the chance to be part of a hat-making extravaganza for the town’s Regatta this Summer. The Regatta Hat Factory will open its doors on Sandown...

Medina Marching Band had the honour of taking part in the Palace Parade Review in the Kings Garden at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday (30th June) during London Band Week. Honours Bands paraded in turn for 10 minutes each through...

Isle of Wight football clubs have been paying tribute to popular footballer Graeme Bast, who has sadly and unexpectedly died. Graeme played for Whitecroft & Barton Sports, where he won numerous honours, before moving on to High Park. This season,...