Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A medical emergency at an address on the outskirts of Wootton has prompted the scrambling of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) this lunchtime (Friday). Upon leaving its North-Hampshire base at around 12:30, the helicopter made the ...

The rising popularity of online gambling saw the industry flourish. Yet, the question of the fairness of online casino gaming remains. The fact is that people love playing online. At the same time, they want to be sure they don't ...

Freddie Purser Photo: John Goldsmith Isle of Wight Under 16s beat Hampshire RPC Under 15s by 13 runs at Ryde Cricket Club on Wednesday (31st July).  After winning the toss and batting first, the Island started well through Ian Hailes ...

The online bingo experience for Isle of Wight residents is being revolutionized by new casino AI technology. This advancement promises a more engaging, personalised and efficient gameplay for users. With AI's ability to analyze patterns and predict outcomes, players can ...

The Apollo Theatre has announced that they will be putting on a second showing of their production of Alan Ayckbourn’s play ‘Bedroom Farce’ following its popular run in February. The play is showing on 14th and 21st August, with matinee ...

Osborne Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Captain’s Day, with 56 players taking part in a 9-hole Texas Scramble competition in teams of 4. Joan Dalrymple - Isle of Wight Ladies Golf Association (IWLGA) Captain - hosted the ...

A Wootton man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he crashed his van into a tree before fleeing the scene last night (Thursday). Police, fire and paramedics were called to Briddlesford Road at around 19:30 last night following ...

A report that 2 paddle-boarders were in difficulty in the sea led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday afternoon. As the lifeboat had just returned from an exercise, the response was even faster than usual. Despite then losing ...

Major disruption on Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service is set to continue following the firm's announcement that a revised timetable is to be in operation until next Friday. The cross-Solent travel operator has had issues with both Red Eagle and ...

A greenhouse to help volunteers maintain the grounds of historic Northwood House is one of the grants from WightAID in its latest round of gifting. Northwood Park depends on the support of volunteers to keep it looking at its best. ...