Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BetZillion provides the latest insights on the UK horse racing season, which is currently in full swing, captivating racing enthusiasts and punters alike. Two of the most significant upcoming races are the July Cup at Newmarket and the King George ...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the Distribution Network Operator for central southern England and the north of Scotland, is now welcoming applications to its new Powering Communities to Net Zero fund. SSEN has a proud tradition of funding projects ...

Final year Fashion and Textiles students from The Island VI Form recently held an exhibition and runway show of their final pieces for the course entitled 'Ballgown'. The students all created spectacular ballgowns, impressing audiences with their technical skills, imagination ...

The Cowes Floating Bridge remains suspended this morning (Tuesday) with no word from the Isle of Wight Council as to when services will resume. It was on Thursday afternoon - 5 days ago - that the troubled Floating Bridge No.6 ...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter comes as Red Funnel suspended its overnight Cowes to Southampton car ferry service on Sunday evening ...

In the digital sphere of betting and sports gambling, which is highly competitive and ever-changing, securing top promotions for both casinos and sports betting can enhance gambling joy and multiply the chances of winning. However, uncountable platforms are fighting for ...

Police moved in on a vehicle in Newport early this morning (Monday) to arrest a 28-year-old man on suspicion of blackmail. Officers surrounded the BMW estate as it travelled along the northbound carriageway of Medina Way at around 07:00, in ...

Ryde residents have been shocked to discover what appears to be cannabis growing in their town centre's flower beds. Island Echo has investigated reports that hemp - another description for the psychoactive, Class B drug - is growing in the ...

2 school children have escaped injury - but a number of other people have been hospitalised - following a crash between a school bus and 2 cars at Whippingham. Emergency services have battled the elements whilst tending to a number ...

A popular café in East Cowes is up for sale its owners have announced today (Monday). Betty's Door - located on Clarence Road - opened up in 2022 and since then has served super tasty baked goods, sweet treats, pastries ...