In the second in our series of Halloween Heritage, Island Echo tells the tragic tale of Elizabeth Ruffin, who is said to haunt Carisbrooke Castle's well house. The ancient well at Carisbrooke Castle, now known for its donkeys, once witnessed...

In the first of our Halloween Heritage series for 2025, Island Echo recalls the tale of Annabelle Leigh, who is said to haunt Arreton Manor. Few ghost stories from the Isle of Wight capture both tragedy and haunting like that...

In the 1960s, Appley Park in Ryde was home to a small children’s zoo – a now-forgotten attraction known for exotic animals, basic enclosures and a dramatic bear escape. The zoo opened in 1961 under the name ‘Zoo and Pets...

Newport IW will be looking to return to winning ways today (Saturday) as they welcome struggling Totton & Eling to the Zilch Waste Stadium. Currently sitting in the final Wessex League Division One play-off spot, Port have won 5 of...

On this day 30 years ago, Newport IW reached the first round of the FA Cup by beating Bashley in the New Forest. Port had drawn 1-1 against Bashley the previous Saturday at St George's Park, with Stuart Richie netting...

Freshwater Bay Golf Club’s Junior Championship took place on Saturday (18th October), with 20 juniors and 30 spectators braving cold, windy conditions for a thrilling contest. The juniors competed over 4 holes in a flag competition, split into 2 categories...

Havenstreet A, the sole non Ryde team in Division 1 this season, showed they will be hard to beat as they won easily against Ryde Goshawks, taking the match 9-1.  Roger Hookey was player of the match and unbeaten, with...

Isle of Wight community groups, charities, sports teams, arts organisations and local initiatives are reminded that there’s still time to apply for cross-Solent travel support through the Wightlink in the Community Sponsorship Scheme. The scheme reflects Wightlink’s ongoing commitment to...

Cowes Sports fell behind early to Hythe & Dibden last night (Tuesday), while East Cowes Vics’ 2-1 lead was wiped out after a serious injury forced abandonment. YACHTSMEN FALL TO HYTHE & DIBDEN AFTER EARLY ERRORS The Yachtsmen suffered a...

Ventnor 1st XV produced a ruthless all-round display to beat previously unbeaten Tottonians 2nd XV 54-14 at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (18th October). The home side came into the game on the back of a strong away win at Ellingham...