The Waverley - the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer - will operate for 3 weeks from 4th to 25th September with sailings along the South Coast and from the Isle of Wight. This year’s sailing programme builds on the “outstandingly...

Bev Lowrie and Christine O'Brien have won the McClelland Trophy at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on 9th May. The McClelland Trophies were donated to the Ladies’ Section in 2018 by Margaret McClelland, Shanklin and Sandown’s longest serving lady member....

For the 2nd year running, Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH) will be hosting a Ryde town litter pick next Sunday. The litter pick is scheduled for Sunday 19th May, from 11:00 to 13:00. This year’s event will again start...

Miriam Margoyles The Wight Proms Festival has announced its 2024 artiste line-up with Miriam Margolyes, Aggers & Tuffers and Plastic Mermaids to headline the event. The festival celebrates comedy, opera, drag, country music, sport, musical theatre, dance and classical proms,...

East Cowes pub, The Folly Inn, hosted an exclusive locals only summer party, the pub’s first major community event, on Thursday (2nd May), to celebrate all things Isle of Wight and welcome in the summer. Situated in East Cowes, the...

Island based design and development studio, Brightbulb has been awarded a national award at the UK company culture awards for its charity initiative, the Mince Pie Marathon. The award, which celebrates excellence in fostering outstanding workplace environments and community involvement,...

A Pub Quiz Evening at thein the Firkin Deck Restaurant & Bar has raised £200 for Wight Aviation Museum (WAM). The cheque was presented by Bob Simpson, Managing Director of Goddard's Brewery. The quiz was organised by WAM volunteer David...

In the 4th article in our series on Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Downside County Middle School, located in the County Town of Newport. Downside was officially opened on 7th July 1972 - the 3rd in the...

Ryde Bus and Coach Museum flood Ryde Bus and Coach Museum has reopened following catastrophic flooding in October last year. Fortunately, the flooding left the museum's vehicle collection unscathed; however, some promotion materials and records fell victim to the flood...

Pupils and staff at St Helens Primary School are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Gold Artsmark Award. Artsmark is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports them to develop and celebrate arts and...