Pearl Dobson Isle of Wight bodybuilder Pearl Dobson has turned professional after winning the United Kingdom Ultimate Physiques (UKUP) Northern Championships in Warrington. Pearl won in the over-35s Bikini Athletic Class category, which requires a greater muscle mass and condition...

Both Isle of Wight sides - Ventnor and Ryde - were beaten in the only 2 games to escape the weather in the mainland leagues. Shanklin & Godshill, Ventnor 2nds and Ryde 2nds all had their games cancelled because of...

In the 2nd edition of Isle of Wight Cinemas, Island Echo examines the 5 cinemas (and 1 cartoon cinema) that once graced the seaside resorts of Sandown, Lake and Shanklin. The Rivoli (Station Avenue, Sandown) This beautiful art deco cinema...

Singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76. The former Upper chine schoolgirl was found at her home in Paris by her caregiver. The Anglo-French actress and singer suffered a stroke in September 2021 and has...

Robert Loraine West Wight residents were astounded to see a biplane emerge from a heavy rainstorm and land on Tennyson Down at around 15:45 on 16th July 1910 - 113 years ago today. This was the 1st ever plane to...

The Isle of Wight has finished the NatWest Island Games in 5th place in the medals table with 15 gold medals. Our competitors gained a total of 38 podium places: 15 gold, 15 silver and 8 bronze. 23 of these...

Shelley Sprack has won the Isle of Wight's 9th shooting gold medal in the ISSF 10m Air Pistol. Shelley scored 222.5, ahead of Jersey's Sarah Chalker (219.9) in silver medal position and the Isle of Man's Kathryn Holden (197.6), who...

The Isle of Wight women's half marathon team of Charlie Metcalfe, Holly Newton and Carly Scoble have taken gold in the 2023 NatWest Island Games. The Isle of Man took silver with the Western Isles claiming bronze in the team...

The Isle of Wight took 4 gold medals on Day 5, advancing to 5th place in the 2023 NatWest Island Games medals table. The Isle of Wight has now amassed a total of 34 podium places, including 13 gold, 14...

International athlete Nick Percy has taken gold for the Isle of Wight in the discus at the 2023 NatWest Island Games. Scottish record holder Nick - who was born north of the border but was raised on the Island -...