Cricketing royalty will descend on the Isle of Wight next week as the famous Lashings World XI return to Ventnor’s Steephill ground after a 9-year absence. The special T20 showdown – dubbed the highlight of Ventnor Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary...

Ventnor’s pre-season friendly at Romsey on Saturday (9th August) began badly after travel delays, with the Division 2 side scoring twice in the first 10 minutes. With 2 debutants in the squad and several players in unfamiliar positions, Ventnor took...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has announced the appointment of 2 new trustees - Ros Parker and Vicki Sitch - as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across the Isle...

An incredible £16,106.79 has been raised for Mountbatten Isle of Wight following a Summer drinks reception held on the lawns of the historic Barton Manor. The annual event, held this year on 18th July, welcomed broadcaster, author and gardener Alan...

A new political party launched by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana is set to hold a public meeting in Newport this week as part of its mission to build a community-led political movement. Temporarily named ‘Your Party’, the initiative aims...

Island Echo examines some of the less salubrious drinking establishments of the Isle of Wight's County Town during the reign of Queen Victoria. "Newport is on fire with the flames of licentiousness and lust" - so stated an 1859 pamphlet...

The 2 Isle of Wight Wessex Premier sides - East Cowes Victoria and Cowes Sports - have yet to beaten this season, but Port suffered their 2nd loss in 2 games in Wessex Division 1. VICS FIRE BLANKS AT BEMERTON...

Artswork, the youth-focused charity that empowers young people through creativity, is seeking Isle of Wight-based artists for 2 exciting commissions that aim to transform the look and feel of Sandown. As part of its Young Cultural Changemakers programme – funded...

East Cowes Victoria begin their first ever Wessex Premier campaign at Beatrice Avenue at 15:00 this afternoon (Saturday). Vics's promotion in 2024/25 (via the playoffs) was their first ever as members of the Wessex League. East Cowes Council dignitaries -...

Patients with learning disabilities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now receiving improved healthcare thanks to dedicated Learning Disability Care Coordinators at GP practices. The coordinators work directly with patients and their families to ensure they receive the...