Whitecroft & Barton Sports overcame Ventnor on penalties in a competitive and entertaining Island Echo Challenge Cup final at Westwood Park on Thursday evening. In what was a feisty first 45 minutes, Ventnor's Charlie Urry was the first in the...

The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week. Data from nearly 30 pieces of equipment will enable the Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads to make informed decisions on the...

Skilled shipyard workers from Cowes seeking work on the 'Mauretania' received a rough reception on their arrival in Southampton on 11th April 1924. The Cunard liner Mauretania had come to Southampton 2 months previously for a refit. There was said...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People Isle of Wight - a local charity dedicated to supporting young people through specially trained assistance dogs - have scheduled the Isle of Wight Dog Show for this upcoming Sunday. The event will be held...

Jo Smith (walking 100km for John's Club) A 100-mile non-stop Isle of Wight charity walk in aid of John's Club - for adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues - is taking place tomorrow (Friday).  John's Club provides vital...

Isle of Wight business betapak is offering vital assistance to those affected by the flooding this week. Record tides affected the town and village centres of Cowes, Newport, East Cowes and Wootton on Monday evening and Tuesday morning as reported...

Caleb Neale Cowes Sports lost their final home game of the season after Bournemouth centre forward Joe Freak scored a brace of 2nd half goals. The Yachtsmen started the game without Ryan Oatley, who suffered facial injuries after colliding with...

Robert Seely - UK Parliament official portraits 2017 MP Bob Seely has asked Boots UK Ltd to expand its blister pack recycling scheme to cover more of the Island. Last month, the pharmacy chain announced it was now accepting empty...

The Isle of Wight has been placed 3rd in a list of the most 'heart-safe' authorities in England by defibshop in its annual Cardiac Coverage Report. Locally, there are 34.59 defibrillators for every 10,000 inhabitants - an 82% increase over the...

Nearly 500 tonnes of salt was spread on the network in 32 runs by Island Roads gritter drivers during the official 2023/24 winter maintenance season. The figures confirm it has been a milder winter season compared to the previous year...