Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, great uncle of King Charles III and Governor of the Isle of Wight, was murdered by the IRA on this day 45 years ago - 27th August 1979. Irish Republican killer Thomas McMahon ...

Aldi has launched a Back-to-School Fund to support families as around 3/4 (73%) of parents admit they worry about covering the costs of the start of the academic year. As part of the Fund, parents on the Isle of Wight ...

Islanders are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. Residents will start receiving letters from the Isle of Wight Council from 29th August. You will be asked ...

The ever-popular Sandown Illuminated Carnival will wow the crowds tomorrow evening (Wednesday), with the spectacular costumes of Shademakers UK taking a starring role in the parade. Fresh from their acclaimed show Ad Astra at Shanklin Theatre last month, Shademakers expect to have ...

Old Charlton House Care Home held their annual Summer Party this August for residents, their friends and family, and the staff. They were very lucky with the weather, as it held and was sunny and warm. Most of the residents ...

Police investigating a collision between a motorcycle and a tractor trailer in Adgestone, which left a man in his 40s with serious leg injuries, are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency services were called at 19:02 on Tuesday 20th ...

Carisbrooke Priory are to host a concert entitled 'An Evening of Music from Broadway and the Silver Screen' on Saturday 31st August, in their chapel. The band performance is by the John Davidson Quintet, including highly regarded saxophonist, Gary Plumley. ...

The Wightlink Warriors Speedway team will be looking to pick up some silverware before the 2024 campaign finishes on Thursday (29th August) when they take on the Cradley Heathens in the 2nd leg of the cup final at Smallbrook Stadium ...

Over 150 WI ladies from across the Isle of Wight enjoyed a whole day private visit to Morton Manor last Friday (23rd August), by the kind invitation of the owners, Pat and George Godliman. Everyone who explored the beautiful 5-acre ...

In 2023, a staggering 58% of workers in the United States reported that they had the option to work remotely, with 35% working entirely from home. This marks a dramatic shift from traditional office setups, driven by technological advancements and ...