Germans form the largest foreign-born minority on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics from the 2021 census. 697 Isle of Wight residents were born in Germany according to the ONS...

Isle of Wight’s unbeaten run came to an end at Footes Lane in Guernsey, as they were defeated in a top-of-the-table clash by Guernsey II, aka St Jacques Vikings. IW lost little face in defeat though, going toe-to-toe for long...

Around 50 Islanders - including the Green Party's Vix Lowthion and Labour's Richard Quigley - met at St James' Square to demand a general election be held immediately. In the view of the protestors, after a chaotic few weeks in...

Isle of Wight Golf team manager George Foreman has announced the team who will be representing the Isle of Wight in Guernsey next July. Dawn Hodge, Lucy Burke, Sophie Beardsall and Catherine Bachelor have been selected for the Ladies' team....

The Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal is back for 2022, with the aim of spreading festive cheer to thousands of less fortunate children across the Island. Running until 9th December, the appeal is looking for new toys (worth at...

Island Echo begins its series on Parkhurst prisoners by examining the story of the Kray twins who spent much of their time behind bars here on the Isle of Wight. Reginald and Ronnie Kray are the 2 most celebrated and...

Arts Council England has recognised the work of The Island Collection, New Carnival Company, Quays Arts, Ventnor Exchange and Shademakers by providing funding to the tune of £2.25million. The Isle of Wight has been identified as a priority area for...

A superb team performance saw Brading come from behind to beat high flying Hants Premier League opponents Stockbridge in the 2nd round  of the Hampshire Trophy on Saturday. On a superb pitch, the opening 10 minutes saw a glut of...

Cowes were knocked for 6 by the 2nd-from-bottom Blackfield & Langley in the Wessex Premier on Saturday (5th November). After a slow start to the game, Yachtsman Harri Catania had the 1st chance for either side – a long range...

Wightlink is once again throwing its support behind the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete scheme which provides practical help to the Island’s most gifted sportsmen and women. The cross-Solent ferry operator has sponsored the scheme since it was established...