In the second edition of Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Somerton - which had the distinction of being the first middle school built on the Isle of Wight. Somerton Middle School was located close to the current...

Wessex Premier side Cowes Sports, along with Division 1 Newport and East Cowes Vics, all lost on their travels to North Island opposition this afternoon (Saturday). The Yachtsmen journeyed to 2nd-placed Stoneham for their penultimate game of the season, losing...

Isle of Wight-based technology firm Innovative Physics has picked up another prestigious award – with a mention from an artificial intelligence version of Donald Trump for its innovative products coming as an extra bonus! Innovative Physics (IPL) collected a silver...

Cowes Classics Day - organised by the Royal London Yacht Club - will be returning to Cowes on Sunday 7th July. Once again, the Club will be welcoming classic car owners from both the Isle of Wight and beyond to...

All 3 Island Wessex League sides play away today (Saturday) after suffering disappointing defeats on the road on Thursday evening. In the Wessex Premier, 9th-placed Cowes Sports - who are no longer in contention for a playoff place - travel...

Chelsea - Orchard House's cherished four-legged friend - visited the care home to celebrate National Pet Day. Chelsea - the epitome of canine charm - spread joy throughout the community with her infectious enthusiasm and wagging tail. The presence of...

Who will open the Isle of Wight Festival main stage? Following a successful period of applications from local artists, the Wight Noize shortlist has been announced. On Thursday 25th April, Strings Bar & Venue will play host to the Wight...

Yarmouth Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Working Party held its first meeting back in March. 10 members of the community listened to a presentation by James Brewer, Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Policy Manager, about what functions a Neighbourhood Plan can...

Australian Pairs Winners (Martin Butchers and John Crews) The indoor bowlers of the Isle of Wight Community Club, Cowes, completed their season with 4 days of exciting club competition finals over the week of March 21st to 28th. The 2...

An analysis of admission prices nationwide has found that the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary - based in Sandown - is the cheapest zoo in England for an older child (aged up to 14 years old). As the summer and warmer climate...