Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club held their Christmas Mixed Foursomes Stableford competition on Sunday (17th December). Due to the recent, almost unprecedented, rainfall, the competition was shortened to 14 holes. Undaunted by the heavy going, the teams took to the...

The Wightlink Warriors Winter Warmer track spectacular saw 63 riders ignore the drizzle and produce 40 heats of close-quarter racing on Saturday (16th December). With speedway, flat track and grass track (GT140) represented, the meeting had something for everyone and...

An investigation has been launched into Isle of Wight Division 1 football club High Park following the abandonment of their game against Northwood St Johns on Saturday due to alleged violent conduct. The game - played at Cowes Community Club...

Lewis Johnstone (Ryde Reprobates) Match of the week was between Ryde A and Ryde B, with top-quality table tennis on show, including British Senior League players Scott Lawson, Alex Rorke and Tim Giles in action. Ryde A’s Lawson kept his...

The Isle of Wight completed a deserved double over Ventnor in Hampshire Counties 3 when their 1st XVs met at Watcombe on Saturday (16th December). Ventnor kicked off, and it was Harrison Marsh and Guy Entwistle who set the tone...

Bembridge, Binstead and W&B all reached the semi finals of the Island Echo Challenge Cup on Saturday (16th December). The remaining semi final place up for grabs will be between Brading and Ventnor, who will meet in the quarter finals...

An Isle of Wight farming couple are expanding their business by opening a farm shop and café at Dores Hill near Havenstreet. Directors of Wild Oak Farm - Ed and Laura Devereux-Pilkington - are first-generation farmers, who already successfully produce...

What is believed to be the most commercially successful can opener of the 19th century was designed, made and patented by Ryde man Henry Knight in 1881. Henry was born in Worthing before moving to the Isle of Wight with...

Photo: Graham Brown The Isle of Wight sides on both banks of the Medina won to go 1 place below the playoff spots in their respective divisions on Saturday (16th December). East Cowes Vics achieved victory by the best of...

Island Echo takes a look back at the local headlines from 30, 50, 60, 70, 90, 100, 110 and 120 ago, including the Isle of Wight man who created a synthetic lugworm half-a-century ago. 1993 (30 years ago) CHRISTMAS GIFTS DELIVERED...