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The end of the Crimean War 167 years ago was celebrated with a mock battle to mark victory over Russia. The Depot Battalion at Parkhurst Barracks staged an attack on Carisbrooke Castle on 28th May 1856. 2,000 troops took part...

Ian 'Knocka' Dore on the mixing decks Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 23rd May 2023 "As a member...

In the 3rd edition of Isle of Wight pubs, Island Echo examines the history of a few of the more (or less) respectable licensed premises of Newport. Although it has never had as many licensed premises as Ryde, historically the...

A male and female in their 20s will stand trial in the Crown Court accused of the wilful neglect of a 2-year-old boy, which comes after the youngster was found to have bruising to his penis. The pair, who cannot...

This year’s Isle of Wight Festival presented by Barclaycard sees Pulp on the main stage on the Friday night - 16th June. An embryonic Pulp was formed in Sheffield in 1978, with Jarvis Cocker at the helm. As a then...

The Government has launched England’s first-ever national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code this week. The code offers friendly advice and guidance to help people visit the coast responsibly. Home to around 95% of Europe’s grey seal population and around 25%...

Onward Waste has launched its garden waste sacks at Busy Bee Garden Centre in Ryde this month. The exciting development highlights the genuine support of Busy Bee Garden Centre as they help trial this new product, ensuring that residents without...

A holidaymaker who stole from a fruit machine he’d just been playing on in a bid to get back the family holiday fund has been handed an 18-month community order. Robert Bernal-Soria, 41, of Coriander Crescent in Guildford, appeared at...

Major work to strengthen the retaining wall behind the Spyglass Inn at Ventnor has finally been completed after more than 2 years, allowing the road to re-open in both directions. Island Roads had to contend with the potential of unexploded...

Before the introduction of the secret ballot in 1872, elections could be violent and chaotic as shown in an Isle of Wight parliamentary by-election 172 years ago. The election was contested between Edward Dawes (Radical Free Trader) and Andrew Snape...